Thursday, 21 February 2013

Type Workshop 3

Fibonacci sequence
  • Sequence ratio 8:13 links to Golden section
  • This sequence is not only evident within design but also nature 
  • The human face follows the ratio and we find people whose faces are tuer to the ratio more attractive. 
  • Classic Renaissance
  • A series of numbers in which each number is the sums of two processing numbers. 
  • 55 point title should be complimented with 34 point body copy by applying Fibonacci's sequence. 

Golden Section
  • 1.62 is the golden number
  • Forms the basis of paper sizes and its principles can be uses a means of achieving balanced designs. 
  • It is also known as the golden rectangle
  • 56cm (page width) divide by 1.62= 34.56 (round off to 35) 

Rules of thirds
  • The concept of the golden ration can be simplified.
  • The rule of thirds governs the placement of points of interest.


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