Report Formation

After today's exercises to help with writing a report, I could have easily gone in two possible direction for topic titles. I had originally planned to use the topic colour and research the emotional and psychological effects it has on us, but changed my mind as I felt too comfortable with the choice. I wanted to choose a topic which pushed me a bit and which will keep me thinking about it thoughout the summer.

I feel this report should be a way of teaching myself something new.

I took out the following books from the library to make sure the topic I am writing about will be relevant and keep me enthusiastic and motivated.

• Macro Micro Aesthetics - Willi Kunz
• Type and Colour - Michael Beaumont

At the end of the day I had decided on the topic of typography taboos for example being unable to read yellow type on white paper, script typefaces and outlining typography.

I want to look at the helvetica documentary for background information, gather visual research on typography which doesnt obay the rules of good graphic design. I will also hand out questionnaires for designers and none designers. I hope to gather a lot more information and start to plan how I will begin to write the report.

Yessica Diez-Davies