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4.4.2 Exercise: If the face fits
Part 2 Now identify which fonts you might use in each of the following commissions: • A short story in a woman’s magazine entitled “I...

Amber Houbara
Apr 14, 20207 min read


4.4.1 Exercise: If the face fits
Part 1 Create your own sample book of typefaces on your computer that you can refer to. Organise them into: Serif for continuous text;...

Amber Houbara
Apr 13, 20202 min read


Jonathan Hoefler: Typeface Design / 'Abstract' Documentary series by Netflix
Netflix came up with an amazing fasicnating documentary series on design. My sister recommended me to watch the series and I've seen...

Amber Houbara
Apr 13, 20206 min read


Research point - Vernacular Typography
Research point Vernacular typography can be very well crafted but it can also be crudely created signs done in a hurry. Either way it is...

Amber Houbara
Apr 13, 20202 min read


4.3.1 Exercise: A typographic jigsaw puzzle
This exercise is designed to help you to look at typefaces more closely. You will need a sharp pencil, some tracing or thin paper and a...

Amber Houbara
Apr 12, 20202 min read


Research point - Typeface
Research point The alphabet is only part of a typeface that contains lots of different characters such as numbers, punctuation,...

Amber Houbara
Apr 10, 20202 min read


4.2.3 Exercise: Playing with words
Snowy Font - Billie Harley Placed in different areas, and different sizes, to emphasize snow falling. added a light blue background to...

Amber Houbara
Apr 8, 20204 min read


4.2.2 Exercise: Playing with words
Exercise: Playing with words Using the following words create typographical representations that present both the word and a suggestion...

Amber Houbara
Apr 4, 20205 min read


4.2.1 Exercise: Playing with words -PART I
Exercise: Playing with words Using the following words create typographical representations that present both the word and a suggestion...

Amber Houbara
Mar 9, 20205 min read


Research Point - Typography
Research point The history of typography, printing and reading are all linked; what else can you find out about this history that you...

Amber Houbara
Sep 20, 20193 min read


3.7.2 ASSIGNMENT 3 - COLOUR ME PART 2
I started developing the first Idea, the Japanese craziness about the colour pink really won my heart, especially since I just got back...

Amber Houbara
May 31, 20195 min read


3.7.1 Assignment Three - Colour Me...
THE BRIEF - For this assignment I was asked to - I should produce a poster (297mm x 420mm) that celebrates a colour of my choice. I...

Amber Houbara
May 31, 20196 min read


3.6 Exercise: Photomontage
THE BRIEF - In this project I’ve been asked to create a montage or collage with a political message. about a current issue or something...

Amber Houbara
May 31, 201910 min read


3.5.2 Exercise: Abstract cities part 2
MARRAKECH MARRAKECH FACTS - Marrakech always attracted me, I havent been yet but something about the spices, smells, colours, crafts,...

Amber Houbara
Mar 3, 20197 min read


3.5.1 Exercise: Abstract cities
On this exercise I’ve been asked to create 10 abstract designs representing each city, as a cover for a travel guide for that city. I’ve...

Amber Houbara
Mar 3, 20196 min read


3.4 Exercise: Understanding colour
On this exercise I was asked to create 2 color grids - one with colours I like and one with colours I dislike. The usual result as...

Amber Houbara
Dec 15, 20183 min read


3.3 Exercise: Seeing the light
On this exercise I had to use a light bulb image, the word "light bulb" and a block of color in order to create different types of...

Amber Houbara
Dec 15, 20185 min read


Research Point - Visual Dynamics
When I look at design, I usually feel like a kid. It needs to be something that is inviting to my eyes to pay attention, such as if it is...

Amber Houbara
Dec 15, 20181 min read


3.2 Exercise: Signs and symbols
I chose love, since its a topic I’m passionate about. Moreover I am passionate about human’s behaves therefore Love was with no doubt my...

Amber Houbara
Dec 13, 20187 min read


3.1 Exercise: A visual diary
Since I was a little child I liked collecting all sorts of visual inspirations. From pictures in magazines, present wraps, and even had a...

Amber Houbara
Dec 11, 20184 min read


2.6.3 Assignment two Thinking of you - part C
The ideas behind the designs The first design is The Peak and Valley design. Sacred sexuality is not a secret, but not many people delve...

Amber Houbara
Oct 19, 20183 min read


2.6.2 Assignment two Thinking of you - part B
Visualise My Ideas / Media / Design Look for greeting cards inspo After going through all this research and skillshare course, It was...

Amber Houbara
Oct 19, 20184 min read


2.6.1 Assignment two - Thinking of you part A
Analyse the brief & Research and develop ideas What am I being asked to do? design the cover and the message inside a range of greeting...

Amber Houbara
Oct 19, 20186 min read


2.5 Exercise: Point of sale display
What am I being asked to do? Design a point of display for a local green grocer. 2 different ones one of veg one of fruits. both needs to...

Amber Houbara
Oct 19, 20184 min read
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