Monster Mash is a vintage-style display typeface created by John Roshell. My main goal for this project was to create a typebook that functioned well in providing the proper information, but also kept the viewer engaged with fun graphic elements.
research
collected information on typeface designer
gathered inspiration from old monster comic books and movie posters
sketching
sketched layout thumbnails
Following the completion and presentation of this project, I received enthusiastic feedback on the style and execution of my book. This response gave me great confidence in my ability to create a successful informational typebook that kept my audience engaged.
process
design
created character illustrations in Adobe Illustrator
organized pages in Adobe InDesign
To achieve these goals, I was required to include a bio of the typographer, information about the typeface, a type anatomy diagram, the different font styles, and two design quotes matching the book's style. Because Monster Mash is reminiscent of vintage sci-fi horror films, I selected this theme for my book, using halftone graphics typical of media from that era. Wanting to challenge myself further, I created original illustrations of classic horror characters. After including all the required information, I had limited page space remaining. Therefore, I illustrated Frankenstein’s monster and a scared woman as the main subjects on the front and back covers to draw attention.
packaged file
print, cut, and binded typebook
feedback
received recognition for an aesthetically pleasing design style
