The final introductory workshop was on calligraphy and type. By the time of this workshop, we had already started our first big project which is the branding project. Due to this, there was no set outcome to this workshop apart from the experience of experimenting with ink calligraphy. We started with a short tutorial on how to use brush to create lettering and how different strokes could create different effects. We learnt how to produce a typeface with this medium by creating our own with different strokes. Shown below are some of the typefaces I produced in this section of the workshop. I found it quite an interesting experience as it showed how calligraphy could be used to produce a very natural look but also can be used to create precise shapes and lettering when used correctly.
To connect to our branding project we had already started, I thought I should try and create some logo ideas for my brand taking the oppurtunity to use calligraphy to see how that could create an interesting look for my brand. I played around with ink splatter and brush pressure to see what kind of effects calligraphy could add to my brand if I was to use it as a logo. Below are a wide range of quick designs I created using the black ink and a mixture of thick and thin brushes. I quite like the effect this medium makes and I am glad I had the oppurtunity to test this out for my brand as I don't think I would've thought to use calligraphy as a medium when I set down to start designing logos or typography for my branding project.
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