Lorem Ipsum Typographic Poster Series
Faculty Mentor Name
Marie Lee
Faculty Mentor Department
Department of Art, Media, Performance and Design
Research or Creativity Area
Humanities & Arts
Abstract
Lorem Ipsum: the placeholder text every designer knows by heart—familiar yet meaningless, structured yet random. To most, it’s a jumble of Latin-like words, but for designers, it shapes space before content exists. This collection of typographic posters turns it into something more—an exploration of structure, movement, and contrast. Built around Neue Haas Grotesk, they draw from Swiss modernism’s visual clarity and restraint. Asymmetrical grids. Sharp alignment. Negative space doing as much work as the type itself. But order only holds for so long. Some compositions fracture into Constructivist-inspired sharp angles and layered forms, embracing its energy without its rigid functionalism. Others embrace postmodern contrast, where structure bends and color demand attention. Each piece negotiates the space between structure and disorder. Some follow strict grids, with text precisely aligned and controlled. Others challenge that stability—letters tilt, overlap, and scatter, creating movement. Type isn’t just a tool for language here; it is the language. Nodding to Dada, words become visual, expressive, sometimes even nonsensical. I’ve found my design approach mirroring the Dada movement—embracing a rejection of reason. Some compositions break from utility altogether, leaning into chaos for its own sake. It’s a personal shift away from rigid, function-first design toward something more unpredictable, where meaning isn’t just told, but felt. No photos, no illustrations—just type. The variation and depth come purely from its arrangement. Each design strips things down to a few bold colors and deliberate choices. Simplification with impact. Because even Lorem Ipsum, when fragmented and reassembled, can say something new.
Location
Reynolds Gallery and Art Building Hallways
Start Date
10-4-2025 6:00 PM
End Date
9-5-2025 8:00 PM
Lorem Ipsum Typographic Poster Series
Reynolds Gallery and Art Building Hallways
Lorem Ipsum: the placeholder text every designer knows by heart—familiar yet meaningless, structured yet random. To most, it’s a jumble of Latin-like words, but for designers, it shapes space before content exists. This collection of typographic posters turns it into something more—an exploration of structure, movement, and contrast. Built around Neue Haas Grotesk, they draw from Swiss modernism’s visual clarity and restraint. Asymmetrical grids. Sharp alignment. Negative space doing as much work as the type itself. But order only holds for so long. Some compositions fracture into Constructivist-inspired sharp angles and layered forms, embracing its energy without its rigid functionalism. Others embrace postmodern contrast, where structure bends and color demand attention. Each piece negotiates the space between structure and disorder. Some follow strict grids, with text precisely aligned and controlled. Others challenge that stability—letters tilt, overlap, and scatter, creating movement. Type isn’t just a tool for language here; it is the language. Nodding to Dada, words become visual, expressive, sometimes even nonsensical. I’ve found my design approach mirroring the Dada movement—embracing a rejection of reason. Some compositions break from utility altogether, leaning into chaos for its own sake. It’s a personal shift away from rigid, function-first design toward something more unpredictable, where meaning isn’t just told, but felt. No photos, no illustrations—just type. The variation and depth come purely from its arrangement. Each design strips things down to a few bold colors and deliberate choices. Simplification with impact. Because even Lorem Ipsum, when fragmented and reassembled, can say something new.
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