Typefaces are an important tool for visual communication and they influence the way we perceive information. Type design has changed over time and is still evolving. A linear type family morfoza was made in the scope of this thesis. The purpose of the thesis was to design a linear typeface, develop its variations, and create alternative characters that would complement the typeface.
The theoretical part of the thesis discusses the importance of typography and its impact on text comprehension. The parts of letters and metrics, which are key elements in font design, are described. In addition, the history of linear typefaces is presented along with the different types and their classification based on the characteristics of the form. Moreover, guidelines for designing linear typeface are described. Finally, decorative typefaces are introduced, which are known for their unusual letter shapes.
As part of the experimental work, the production of the typeface is described in detail. The precise design of strokes and letters is described, as well as the completion of the typeface with alternative characters. It also describes the creation of a thin and black version. The determination of letter spacing and kerning pairs is shown. Finally, the most important design fixes and improvements are described.
The results section showcases examples of the typeface in use. The final set of characters of the family is shown, and its characteristics are also described. Although it already offers a wide range of variations and characters, we realized that we could further improve it by adding new characters and improving metrics. Despite these limitations, the goals of this thesis were successfully met.
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