I chose a poem, "Child" by Sylvia Plath, and interpreted it three different ways through typography. The goal was to explore how visual form can shift meaning and mood depending on the intent.
I experimented with alignment, orientation, line length, and leading to guide the viewers eye and highlight the structure of the poem's message. Each styling decision, from type size to placement, was made intentionally to create contrast and rhythm without losing cohesion.
This project helped me explore how typography can act as both form and content, and how careful design choices can enhance meaning without relying on imagery.
PRACTICAL
This variation focused on clarity and structure. I used consisted type sizes, clear alignment, and even spacing to prioritize readability and direct communication. The design is quiet, letting the content speak with minimal interference from design.
EXPERIMENTAL
This variation pushed legibility aside in favor of visual expression to create an abstract piece that feels more like an artwork rather than a layout.
POETIC
This variation allowed the words to guide the layout more emotionally. Through varied fonts, pacing, and spatial rhythm, I aimed to reflect the tone of the poem and shape the reader's experience.
