Over two years ago, I completed my M.F.A thesis! My thesis topic was “The Relationship Between Typography and Music.” As graphic designers, it is important to find different outlets for inspiration. For me, music is my inspiration. So for my thesis, I wanted to demonstrate and design a typeface, informational charts representing the “Property of Sound” and “Tones of Music” and how they can be translated into glyphs or typographical treatments which could inspire other designers when designing type.
The question I asked throughout my thesis was “is there a cross culture relationship between typography and music?” I demonstrated my answer of the relationship between music and typography through designing a typeface called Requiem that was inspired from a song by the Trans Siberian Orchestra.
As I was doing my research and experimenting with my designs – many designers had a hard time understanding my vision/in-sight and special meaning I had with power of music and how it can reflect how “we” design. So…two years later, my professor sent me a link to the “Music Inspires Design Roundtable” discussion that AIGA-Atlanta was holding in early August. I was really excited and would have loved to attend but I was unable to.
The point of this blog, is to follow your passion/vision/love even though some may not see it!
*Requiem, the typeface is available for purchase
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