Behind the Scenes
Layout Design
I had a lot of fun working through the design of this type specimen book. I focused a ton on geometric simplicity and tried to stay true to the essence of the font itself. I also set a personal goal to make the book itself, although the contents are a bit more abstract, enjoyable for someone from any age group to look at.
The colors were a mix of the colors of the German flag: red, yellow, and black. I combined the red and yellow to make a nice contemporary look using the orange hue present below. These colors, as well as the introduction of the blue later in the spreads, make for a pleasing color combination.
Throughout the rest of the spreads, I focused on the minimalist nature of the typeface and accentuate certain aspects of it through the use of geometric shapes. I tried to keep things playful and as organic as possible with such a structured typeface to work with.
