Dendrography is a typeface or series of
symbols made from the natural patterns found in trees, specifically tree rings. It is
using nature in its most organic form to go back to the simpler ways of
communicating, through imagery and symbols. This is a speculative project based
on the idea that technology is growing at a rapid pace with the consequence of
security and privacy being practically non-existent. This book explores the
possibilities and functions of an image-based typeface for future
communication.
This
project focuses on the creation of a typeface from natural forms and patterns
found in nature, specifically trees. It is in the format of a book
that acts as a guide to the typeface showing its properties, history, purpose,
uses, and examples of it working with the world. This typeface is less of an
alphabet and more a series of symbols that would theoretically be used to
communicate when communication may be limited.
This is a speculation based on the idea that
with the increase of technology, privacy and security will be practically
non-existent, so alternative forms of communication may be needed. Dendrography
is using nature in its most organic form to go back to the simpler ways of
communicating, through imagery and symbols. As trees produce organic patterns
that show age and climate, dendrography illustrates messages in a natural way
using the form of rings.
Jillian
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Jillian is a graphic designer in Chicago interested in branding and packaging design. She likes to incorporate bold typography and illustration into her work. Born with a love for anything and everything creative, she often finds inspiration experimenting with different forms of art and taking on new hobbies. Her latest creative obsessions include expanding her plant collection, watercolor painting, and bread baking.
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Jillian is a graphic designer in Chicago interested in branding and packaging design. She likes to incorporate bold typography and illustration into her work. Born with a love for anything and everything creative, she often finds inspiration experimenting with different forms of art and taking on new hobbies. Her latest creative obsessions include expanding her plant collection, watercolor painting, and bread baking.
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