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Jamal Abdullahi

MFA in Graphic Design - 3 Yr Path — Graduate Graphic Design
Course:
GRFX-555 Graduate Typography 2
Faculty:
Simon Johnston

editorial for yoko ono exhibition

I chose to do a typographic identity for a yoko Ono exhibit that represents her cultural identity, art, and her personality. I My editorial has a heavy emphasis on the vertical as Japanese typography is written top to bottom in kanji. As well, I used the color magenta as a highlight strategically to highlight her use of femininity as a lens to cover issues such as sexism, racism, misogny, peace etc. Her art is very metaphorical so I wanted it to speak through the typography.
Learning Outcomes:
I learned a lot about using the grid, graphical elements, and typographical treatments to tell a story.