From cave paintings to pictographs, language and the median used to communicate it has evolved tremendously over time. Typography has evolved from systems of alphabets that helps to make sense of the world.

As part of my Color and Typography class, we were required to make a "History of Typography" timeline / infographic with at least eight key events from the development of typography.

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A reinterpretation of a traditional timeline. I challenged myself by using only typography and a non-linear organization. Emphasis was given to the typeface design itself, rather than its historical information.

The origins of famous typefaces.

Finally, a well-designed Anatomy of Type

SMARTASS

Type Specimen Project