Fontober Challenge

Fontober Challenge

Fontober Challenge

Typographic Storytelling in Design

Typographic Storytelling in Design

Typographic Storytelling in Design

Recognised in the Top 50 in India, highlighting my ability to combine conceptual depth and typographic storytelling effectively.

THE BRIEF

THE BRIEF

Design two creatives using the Montserrat x Bricolage Grotesque font pairing, with a focus on storytelling and typography as tools for visual communication.

Design two creatives using the Montserrat x Bricolage Grotesque font pairing, with a focus on storytelling and typography as tools for visual communication.

Design two creatives using the Montserrat x Bricolage Grotesque font pairing, with a focus on storytelling and typography as tools for visual communication.

BACKGROUND

This competition was organized by Designare, a prominent design community in India. Out of 400 participants, I placed in the Top 50 in India during Week 2, showcasing my ability to combine typography and design in meaningful ways.

This competition was organized by Designare, a prominent design community in India. Out of 400 participants, I placed in the Top 50 in India during Week 2, showcasing my ability to combine typography and design in meaningful ways.

This competition was organized by Designare, a prominent design community in India. Out of 400 participants, I placed in the Top 50 in India during Week 2, showcasing my ability to combine typography and design in meaningful ways.

PROCESS

PROCESS

PROCESS

Research and Inspiration

Research and Inspiration

Research and Inspiration

FONT PAIRING OF THE WEEK:

FONT PAIRING OF THE WEEK:

FONT PAIRING OF THE WEEK:

The week’s font pairing combined Montserrat, a geometric sans-serif, with Bricolage Grotesque, a quirky, characterful typeface. To fully understand their personalities and applications, I conducted a deep dive into their histories:

The week’s font pairing combined Montserrat, a geometric sans-serif, with Bricolage Grotesque, a quirky, characterful typeface. To fully understand their personalities and applications, I conducted a deep dive into their histories:

The week’s font pairing combined Montserrat, a geometric sans-serif, with Bricolage Grotesque, a quirky, characterful typeface. To fully understand their personalities and applications, I conducted a deep dive into their histories:

Bricolage Grotesque

Bricolage Grotesque

Bricolage Grotesque

Its roots in French and British influences reminded me of mid-century aesthetics and the iconic Agatha Christie book covers. This connection inspired me to design a poster for Only Murders in the Building, a contemporary mystery series whose set design shares mid-century modern influences.

Its roots in French and British influences reminded me of mid-century aesthetics and the iconic Agatha Christie book covers. This connection inspired me to design a poster for Only Murders in the Building, a contemporary mystery series whose set design shares mid-century modern influences.

Its roots in French and British influences reminded me of mid-century aesthetics and the iconic Agatha Christie book covers. This connection inspired me to design a poster for Only Murders in the Building, a contemporary mystery series whose set design shares mid-century modern influences.

Montserrat

Montserrat

Montserrat

Known for its clean, minimalist style rooted in urban typography, Montserrat felt perfect for a book cover for Flowers for Algernon, aligning with the novel’s scientific and introspective themes.

Known for its clean, minimalist style rooted in urban typography, Montserrat felt perfect for a book cover for Flowers for Algernon, aligning with the novel’s scientific and introspective themes.

Known for its clean, minimalist style rooted in urban typography, Montserrat felt perfect for a book cover for Flowers for Algernon, aligning with the novel’s scientific and introspective themes.

Design 1:
Poster for Only Murders in the Building

Design 1:
Poster for Only Murders in the Building

Design 1:
Poster for Only Murders in the Building

Concept:

Concept:

Concept:

This week’s font pairing instantly reminded me of Agatha Christie’s classic whodunnit book covers. Inspired by these influences, I chose my current favourite mystery-comedy series, Only Murders in the Building, for this design challenge.

UX Considerations:

UX Considerations:

UX Considerations:

  • Designed for readers who seek a visually striking yet intellectually evocative cover.

  • The balanced use of negative space ensures clarity, guiding the reader’s attention to the title while inviting curiosity about the narrative.

Design 2:
Book Cover for Flowers for Algernon

Design 2:
Book Cover for Flowers for Algernon

Design 2:
Book Cover for Flowers for Algernon

Concept:

Concept:

Concept:

Reflect the intellectual depth and emotional journey of the protagonist through typography and minimalist design.

UX Considerations:

UX Considerations:

UX Considerations:

  • Designed for readers who seek a visually striking yet intellectually evocative cover.

  • The balanced use of negative space ensures clarity, guiding the reader’s attention to the title while inviting curiosity about the narrative.

Learnings

  • I gained valuable insights into integrating typography and narrative contexts to create meaningful, user-centered designs.

  • I also realised how researching font histories and cultural contexts can significantly elevate the quality of my work.

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