Brief:
Group Visual Research
We split into our groups and shared our 30 different typefaces we found over the summer. There were 6 of us in our group, meaning we had 180 typefaces to explore and analyse. We split these into 10 separate groups titles by the following:
-Upper Case - EXAMPLE
-Lower Case - example
-Serif - eg. Times New Roman
-Sans Serif - eg. Verdana
-3D
-Geometric Shapes
-Minimalist - Thin and simple Type.
-Real Media - Anything that is not produced digitally
-Unstructured -Typefaces constructed without a grid.
-Symbolic - Typefaces that look obscure and cannot be understood.
Identifying these groups helped me gain knowledge on existing type before I randomly selected my word to work on:
POP
Research Into "Pop"
Dictionary Definition:
pop
1 [pop] verb, popped, pop·ping, noun,adverb, adjective
pop
1 [pop] verb, popped, pop·ping, noun,adverb, adjective
Verb (used without object)
- to make a short, quick, explosive sound: The cork popped.
- to burst open with such a sound, as chestnuts or corn in roasting.
- to come or go quickly, suddenly, or unexpectedly: She popped into the kitchen to check the stove.
- to shoot with a firearm: to pop at a mark.
- to protrude from the sockets: The news made her eyes pop.
Noun
- a short, quick, explosive sound.
- a popping.
- a shot with a firearm.
-Informal . soda pop. A drink or portion of an alcoholic beverage, as a drink of whiskey or a glass of beer: We had a couple of
pops on the way home.
pops on the way home.
Idioms
- a pop, Slang . each; apiece: five orchids at $30 a pop.
- pop in, Informal . to visit briefly and unexpectedly; stop in;drop by: Maybe we'll pop in after the movie.
- pop the question, Informal . to propose marriage: They dated for two years before he popped the question.
Thesaurus Definition:
Artist Research
Although the outcome has to be 2D, I decided to look at Pop Up books. Daisy Lew produces pop up books with far more depth and layers than your typical pop up, as shown below with her creation of New York Cityscapes.  
Scott McCarney
 Existing Typefaces Bubbleboddy As the name suggests, this font has been inspired by the shape of bubbles, an object I instantly think of when the word "Pop" is concerned. I like the simplicity of this typeface, and if I was to use it, my work would definitely have clarity in terms of it's communication.   |
Doughboy - Lucas Sharp
I really like this Typeface by Lucas Sharp. Despite it not looking that "bubble like", I like the space in which it takes up, and like the idea of filling it with bubbles.
Bubblewrap Type - Lo Siento
As previously mentioned, I liked the idea of working with pattern, and this concept for the cover of +81's magazine by Lo Siento works fantastically with the word "Pop". Siento has injected a select number of bubbles in the wrap with coloured water in order to create type. I feel inspired to use pattern in my design, but there is no way I could replicate this concept without copying it!
I really like this Typeface by Lucas Sharp. Despite it not looking that "bubble like", I like the space in which it takes up, and like the idea of filling it with bubbles.
Bubblewrap Type - Lo Siento
As previously mentioned, I liked the idea of working with pattern, and this concept for the cover of +81's magazine by Lo Siento works fantastically with the word "Pop". Siento has injected a select number of bubbles in the wrap with coloured water in order to create type. I feel inspired to use pattern in my design, but there is no way I could replicate this concept without copying it!
Pop - A Palindrome
Wikipedia defines a Palindrome as: "a word, phrase, number or other sequence of units that may be read the same way in either direction, with general allowances for adjustments to punctuation and word dividers."
eg. RACECAR.
It can also work at multiple angles, with different words:
S T E P
T I M E
E M I T
P E T S
I want to look at this concept, as POP fits it. I like the idea of looking at the shape and form of the word, instead of the literal meaning.
I have also previously mentioned I like the use of pattern, so I intend to look at both pattern and mirroring of type.
My experimentation with the manipulation of the word "POP" can be found here, on my Design Practise Blog.
Oxymoron - Koyuki Inagaki
Inagaki has created a typeface entitled "Oxymoron", as it supposedly mimics it's meaning. This has been done by creating a reflection directly down the middle of each letter. I intend to experiment with this, as well as different reflection lines, vertical, horizontal and diagonal.
Patterns
I like the idea of working with mirrored patterns, and intend to use them when creating my type in some way. I also intend to work solely in black and white, as shape and form are my priorities over tone or colour.
