Typography Critique Week 3 - Two Point Sizes, One Weight

Dive into a comprehensive typography critique session focusing on using two point sizes and one weight in design. Learn essential concepts like creating focal points, applying the law of thirds, and adding depth through size variation. Explore techniques for dynamic symmetrical designs, effective use of negative space, and the push-pull effect. Gain insights on mastering design fundamentals, avoiding common pitfalls, and understanding the importance of purpose and function in graphic design. Benefit from expert feedback on student assignments and discussions on design challenges, ultimately enhancing your typography skills and overall design approach.

- First critique.
- Create 3 focal points.
- Add depth by having 3 different sizes.
- Imagine there’s an umbilical cord from you and cut it. Separate yourself from the work..
- The law of thirds**.
- How to make symmetrical design dynamic.
- How to add contrast using negative space and creating a focal point.
- What are the principles of design?*.
- Take the make up off of your design.
- The elements of design.
- Don’t be afraid to play around with ideas.
- Master the fundamentals before you start the experimental phase.
- Don’t put a band-aid on the problem.
- The push-pull effect*.
- When you increase the space between ideas, you’re saying these things aren’t related.
- How to create depth using size.
- Scattered space can kill your work.
- One trick per layout.
- The layout is like a parent-child relationship.
- Remember this when designing.
- The power of good design*.
- What is the purpose and function* .
- Students talking about the struggles of doing the assignment .
- The goal of graphic design .
- When do satellites work and when don't they work.