Editorial Typography
In this project, I created an A5 staple-bound booklet, focusing on type as a subject. I used the topic of Braille, its history and its significance as a focus point for the article. The magazine combines typography, digital experimentations, digital design and physical materials to visually represent the article's content in an editorial format. The magazine is designed for readers interested in the world of typography, layout and Braille. It caters to individuals who appreciate tactile and visually engaging publications, allowing them to explore the history and importance of braille while also appreciating the art of typography and editorial layout.
The Article
The article I chose to display in the magazine delves into the world of Braille, tracing its evolution from night writing to a system of raised dots for the visually impaired. These physical dots used in the final coincide with braille, connecting the design to the article topic. The article highlights the impact of Braille in enabling millions of blind individuals to read. I selected this text because it pertains to a unique approach to writing.
Read the full article here:
https://media.suweb.site/2021/04/History-of-Braille.pdf?v=1619088571
Planning Process
The Design Process
Physical Experimentations
I experimented with different mediums to create texture on paper that would emulate Braille dots. I used Fabriano multi-media, 160 g/m paper. I used white acrylic paint and black ink along with embossing tools to experiment with different textures.
Digital Experimentation
The concept of the design uses circles as a main design component, emulating braille dots. I created various designs using a circular grid along with digital and physical (embossed) dot that plays with the concept of the circle. I also used the most basic braille writing system using an arranged system of six dots for each word of the alphabet to spell out the word Braille. This was done to juxtapose the visual and the textual. I chose a 6-column grid and A5 portrait layout. I used Didot for the heading (30-point size) and Avenir Next for my body text (point size).
My Grid
For this project, I chose a 6 column grid, A5 portrait layout. My margins are 3 picas (12,7 mm) and my gutters are 1 pica
(4,23 mm). I printed my final on a A4 horizontal paper which was staple bound.
(4,23 mm). I printed my final on a A4 horizontal paper which was staple bound.
Typeface
Colour Palette
The design of the magazine embraces a neutral colour palette primarily composed of different shades of grey. This neutral colour theme is chosen to reflect the tactile and textural nature of Braille as it emphasizes touch and feel.
Final Design
The design incorporates embossed white dots on paper to represent the Braille system. The dots imitate the basic structure of Braille but do not constitute the Braille writing system itself. The reader could interact with the text without requiring familiarity with Braille writing.
Photos of Design
The End, Thank You
