Free Minds Poetry
Typography
2022
Project Brief: In a collaboration with the nonprofit Free Minds Book Club, the task was to design a typographical composition featuring the poetry of one of the organization’s members, Antwon H. “Dream” tackles the dilemma of Antwon being separated from his daughter while being incarcerated. It was important to maintain the integrity of the poem and my design choices were impacted by the poem’s mood and meaning. The final composition was sent to Antwon H. and was also presented in a viewing to members of Free Minds Book Club .
Athelas, designed by José Scaglione Veronika Burian, was chosen for its ability to carry a sentimental tone which respected the delicate subject matter.
Original sketches of different concepts
Larger type size created visual hierarchy in the composition, emphasizing one of the poem’s most important and emotional lines.
Smaller type size was used to create texture and contrast.