THE SILENCE LETTERFORM

GENERATING A FITTING ADDITION Beginning with an extensive visual study of the existing font, Bodoni (specifically Bodoni MT Regular), I created a unique letterform to fit within this font set. The form had to encapsulate and blend into the preexisting glyph ascetics, as well as have a unique sound, use, and name associated with it. I ultimately chose this letterform, because it showcases the beauty of the smooth yet large shifts in line weights of Bodoni letterforms. The sound (of silence) actually came to me before I ever started my sketches, and the name came directly from this idea. The form was cut from wood using a laser plotter and painted black. Lastly, I created a poster to communicate and showcase the unveiling of my new letterform. Size: 18in by 24in Media: Printed on Kodak Enhanced Matt Paper @ Wayne State University Digital Photography Lab For: AGD-2250 Typography, Fall 2014, Wayne State University (Professor Dan McCafferty)