3/21/2023 0 Comments Bauhaus typeface![]() ![]() ![]() Though it does not have a decorative quality it does have a strong opinion which influences the texture of the content.The type specimen acts as an Influencer to draw attention of the reader. It is key to note that the use of Bauhaus type face can grasp the readers attention hence it is definitely not a faceless type. It has the flexibility of not only being used horizontally and vertically but also works well when angled or wrapped around objects. ![]() I would argue that in contrast it has a strong identity. It has a balanced layout,a structured and geometric shape with sans-serif letters in upper case or lower case fonts which claims to be simple. The font is bold and has a character and voice of its own hence can hardly be used as an invisible font. There is a limitation to the usage of this type family as “Staged Typography”. This clearly justifies why the ornate German blackletter did not appeal to this school of thought.īauhaus 93 : Size 23 pt and leading 27 pt The philosophy of this group was influenced by technology, machines and changes in the lifestyle of people due to Industrial revolution. He had a strong background in Architecture which could have had the influence on shaping the typeface itself.īauhaus followed the design principle of “ Form follows function”. This often led me to think that, it could be the design discussions across these different disciplines that could have lead to the typography designers to borrow elements of Architecture principles to create type.Herbert Bayer is the pioneer to create Bauhaus as a type face. It belonged to the school of thought where students were encouraged to work on multiple art mediums like sculpture,fine art graphic design which allowed each discipline to inform the other. They made a significant contribution not only in the field of Architecture but also Typography. Founded by Walter Gropius in Weimar, Germany in 1919. When Ksenya Samarskaya our course instructor at Harbour.Space University gave us a project on designing a type specimen and to find a type that resonated with me, my first instinct was to research around the Bauhaus movement.īauhaus was a school whose approach to design proved to be a major influence on the development of graphic design as well as much of 20th century modern art. Having a background in Architecture prior to pursuing typography, I was really excited to find out that most of the history for type design is drawn from architecture, product design and Industrial design. Bauhaus 93 : A type family with strong influence from Architecture ![]()
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