Your project is to create a matchbox label design with a typographic solution.

In the previous class, we focused on building our design from ground zero. We did a lot of brainstorming and sketching until we found the right design idea. So if you already watched the previous class and developed your final label design, you can use that illustration or design idea as a starting point and adapt it by focusing on typography; or you can start a new design project.

Whether you’re designing for work or for personal practice, there are many ways in which you can use the techniques in this class. Some possible projects that come to mind are package designs, postcards, music records, posters, book covers. Or simply matchbox label designs?

I just can’t wait to see what you’ll come up with and I’m looking forward to seeing your inspiration, thought process, and of course the final matchbox label design. Once you finish, make sure to share everything in the project section of the class.

Class Resources - Downloads:

- Project Guide - In this PDF document you’ll find ideas for creating different types of matchbox labels: from starting and designing your own matchbox brand, to coming up with the advertisement ideas that will be placed on a matchbox label, to designing a label that will spread awareness or celebrate important events.

- Color Chart - Using a limited color palette is one of the main things when it comes to mimicking the print technology that was used on vintage matchbox labels. This color chart has 7 main colors and it has a nice overview of how these colors interact with each other.

- Old Paper Scan - High-resolution scan of inside book pages with a wonderful old paper texture

Class Resources - Links:

- Collection of Matchbox Labels - In this Pinterest board you’ll find a collection of matchbox labels I’ve gathered so far. This can be a great window into the world of vintage matchbox design and also a good starting point resource for your inspiration and learning.

- Risograph Colors - List of available Risograph print colors with their hex numbers. It’s a very beautiful color selection that you can use as an inspiration or a starting point for making your color chart.

Typography Resources:

- Fonts In Use
- Google Fonts
- Lost Type
- Velvetyne
- Collletttivo

- Collection of selected Google fonts

Used in the class:

Fonts:

- EB Garamond
- Oswald
- Roboto Slab
- Rubik
- Montserrat
- Bogam
- Space Mono

Programs:

- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop

Music in the class: by my brother @umcaruje

Arielle Hankinson

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