bitmap monogram
The Bitmap monogram project was an exploration of type systems and legibility. Through the exploration and research on type elements and systems, a balanced and cohesive monogram was created. After a thorough sequence of iterations, a thickness and square shape was determined to be the best solution to this project.
My first final of this explored a more creative, less legible typeface, that, although it had a system in place, was hard to read. Therefore, I decided that I needed to explore more options. After more condisderation, I created a new typeface that kept the shape and thickness of the last, but added legibility to allow more people to be able to udnerstand and read my monogram.
These three sketches are representative of my design process. I was very drawn to rectangular block designs. The thick lines and block figures were something I was inspired by in my final design.
before
after
Although my first semester design is creative and interpretive, it lacks legibility. By taking the square nature of the forms and using more black-space, I was able to increase legibility and still keep similar forms to my original design.