Word Portraits
Description of
assignment: In the following activity, I completed the word portraits exercise
found on page 241 in Jim Krause’s book. This activity was quite engaging and I
learned that various fonts including size and character shape definitely conveys
a message to its viewer. In my opinion, this message can either be subtle,
straightforward or depicted. It’s up to the designer to make font selections
while it solely remains up to the viewer to interpret the representation of the
selected characters. I think one facet
that we must always remember is that our words will paint a unique portrait and
the same way we carefully choose our words in speaking, we must be cognizant of
what our font selection communicates to its viewer. Remember learn your
audience and know your fonts.
We shall overcome (Cambria font 12)
This font suggests that yes me might overcome.
Two word choices: probable, might.
We shall overcome
(Apple Chancery 12)
This font suggests that we will overcome sophisticatedly.
Two word choices: sophisticate, class
We shall overcome (American
Typewriter bold 12)
This font
suggests that we will over come boldly even if we are defeated.
Two word
choices: boldness, anger
We
shall overcome (Baskerville old 18)
This font
suggest that we will overcome even if it takes a long while
Two words:
patience, poise
We
shall overcome (Brush script
16)
This font
suggests that we shall strive for victory
Two words:
shall, victory
We
shall overcome (Braggadocio
16)
This
font suggests that we will overcome like soldiers
Two
words: battle, strength
We
shall overcome (Herculanum 18)
This font
suggests that there might be some road blocks or conflicts
Two words:
challenges, conflicts
We
shall overcome (Edwardian Script 24)
Two words: Grace,
Triumph
We shall overcome (stencil 16)
Two words: Bravery, Withstand
We
shall overcome (chalkduster 22)
Two words:
Flustered, Unbalanced
We shall
overcome (Impact 14)
Two
words: Impact (exactly as the font title states); Boldness
We
shall overcome (SimSun-Ext 18)
Two
words: Separateness, Non togetherness
Please feel free to watch this helpful video on choosing fonts.
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