"Kool Thing" Typeface Design — Erica Holter

BRIEF

For this project, we were asked to create our own typeface (only lowercase letters). We began by doing 25 type explorations in gouache, then made more developed sketches, before finalizing the typeface in Adobe.

Kool Thing: The Typeface

Spring 2021

IDEA

My typeface was inspired by type used by DJs and underground dance music artists I followed. I wanted to make a bold display type that mixed 60s psychedelic flare with futuristic touches.

FIELDS

Type Design

Gouache Explorations:

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Letterform Digitalization:

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Gallery Invitation [Client Work]

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