Create your own Modular Typeface

Using the information and techniques provided in this class, conceptualize and design your own modular typeface.

Here are some tips:

If you're planning to go theme-based or grid-based, do some relevant research before designing the modules.
- Theme-based: Try to weave the theme through every letter by making relevant modules.
- Grid-based: Ensure every letter conforms to the same grid and that similar strokes across letters are treated in the same way
Sketch on paper before moving to Illustrator: While it's tempting to quickly get behind the computer, your sketches will be much more open on paper and your ideas will be translated faster. This is a crucial step for iteration and exploration.
Design a minimum of 5 modules: Even if they look similar, having at least 5 separate modules will ensure you can have one for each type of stroke. This will help in making your letters recognizable and your typeface easy to read.
Keep construction rules consistent: While constructing the letters, if you make choices about the interactions between modules (eg. the way diagonal and straight strokes interact), be sure to make that choice a rule, and implement it anywhere the interaction occurs. This will ensure design consistency and raise the overall appeal of your design work

Here's the set I made in the videos!

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Don't forget to keep sharing your progress and projects in the Project Gallery for feedback from the community! I can't wait to see what you come up with :)

Liz Hejny

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