Sable WorkshopFIELD EDITION / F1545B
Typography studies

Typography studies

Typography gives written language a visual rhythm through letterforms, spacing and arrangement.

Illustrative diagram; not a measured or manufacturing drawing.

01. Establishing a reference

Typography gives written language a visual rhythm through letterforms, spacing and arrangement. Line length affects the rhythm of reading. A useful working note records the context and the purpose of the study. Keep the details that explain what was noticed, and distinguish them from ideas that emerged later.

Line length affects the rhythm of reading. This point should be read together with the stated reference and the conditions of the record.

02. Describing the setup

Spacing helps separate groups of information. When revisiting a series of observations, begin with the original context. Record the order of the work and keep the first descriptions alongside any later interpretation.

Spacing helps separate groups of information. This point should be read together with the stated reference and the conditions of the record.

03. Reading the first observation

The next pass through typography studies focuses on comparison. Type size and contrast contribute to a visual hierarchy. Look for the relationships between the details and retain enough context for another reader to understand the study.

Type size and contrast contribute to a visual hierarchy. This point should be read together with the stated reference and the conditions of the record.

04. Working with variation

Typography gives written language a visual rhythm through letterforms, spacing and arrangement. Line length affects the rhythm of reading. A useful working note records the context and the purpose of the study. Keep the details that explain what was noticed, and distinguish them from ideas that emerged later.

A page should be considered at the size at which it will be read. This point should be read together with the stated reference and the conditions of the record.

05. Comparing the records

Spacing helps separate groups of information. When revisiting a series of observations, begin with the original context. Record the order of the work and keep the first descriptions alongside any later interpretation.

Line length affects the rhythm of reading. This point should be read together with the stated reference and the conditions of the record.

06. Interpreting a diagram

The next pass through typography studies focuses on comparison. Type size and contrast contribute to a visual hierarchy. Look for the relationships between the details and retain enough context for another reader to understand the study.

Spacing helps separate groups of information. This point should be read together with the stated reference and the conditions of the record.

07. Recording the conditions

Typography gives written language a visual rhythm through letterforms, spacing and arrangement. Line length affects the rhythm of reading. A useful working note records the context and the purpose of the study. Keep the details that explain what was noticed, and distinguish them from ideas that emerged later.

Type size and contrast contribute to a visual hierarchy. This point should be read together with the stated reference and the conditions of the record.

08. Reviewing the method

Spacing helps separate groups of information. When revisiting a series of observations, begin with the original context. Record the order of the work and keep the first descriptions alongside any later interpretation.

A page should be considered at the size at which it will be read. This point should be read together with the stated reference and the conditions of the record.

09. A second pass

The next pass through typography studies focuses on comparison. Type size and contrast contribute to a visual hierarchy. Look for the relationships between the details and retain enough context for another reader to understand the study.

Line length affects the rhythm of reading. This point should be read together with the stated reference and the conditions of the record.

10. The limits of the study

Typography gives written language a visual rhythm through letterforms, spacing and arrangement. Line length affects the rhythm of reading. A useful working note records the context and the purpose of the study. Keep the details that explain what was noticed, and distinguish them from ideas that emerged later.

Spacing helps separate groups of information. This point should be read together with the stated reference and the conditions of the record.

11. Keeping useful notes

Spacing helps separate groups of information. When revisiting a series of observations, begin with the original context. Record the order of the work and keep the first descriptions alongside any later interpretation.

Type size and contrast contribute to a visual hierarchy. This point should be read together with the stated reference and the conditions of the record.

12. Questions for the next session

The next pass through typography studies focuses on comparison. Type size and contrast contribute to a visual hierarchy. Look for the relationships between the details and retain enough context for another reader to understand the study.

A page should be considered at the size at which it will be read. This point should be read together with the stated reference and the conditions of the record.

Good comparisons begin with clear definitions.
Observation
A detail noticed and recorded in its original context.
Sequence
The order in which objects, images or ideas are arranged.
Context
The place, time and circumstances surrounding a note.
Collection
A group of studies brought together for a stated purpose.
Reference note

Type size and contrast contribute to a visual hierarchy.