Working on this project has been an intense but incredibly fulfilling experience. It pushed me to really understand not just the look of typography, but its inner structure—its logic, emotions, and how every letter carries weight and rhythm. One of the biggest things I learned is that typography isn’t just about choosing a font. It’s about shaping meaning through design, balancing clarity and expression, and crafting a tone even before a reader understands the words.
This project forced me to slow down and really look—to notice how spacing, alignment, contrast, and hierarchy each play a role in storytelling. I spent hours fine-tuning line breaks, adjusting font weight, and aligning text blocks. That process was sometimes frustrating, but honestly, I enjoyed it—because I realized how much I care about details, and how satisfying it is when things “click” visually. It reminded me why I chose this major in the first place: because I want to communicate through beauty and structure.
Most importantly, I learned to trust my design eye, even when something feels unconventional. As long as there’s intention behind it, it has value. That confidence is something I’ll carry into every future project.
Exploring Alex Trochut’s work was more than just research—it felt like opening a doorway into a new kind of creativity. His fearless, expressive style encouraged me to step out of my own minimalist comfort zone and consider what it means to let type feel. The way he merges typography with image taught me that design doesn’t have to choose between legibility and artistry—they can coexist, even amplify each other.
I found his philosophy of "more is more" especially inspiring. Trochut doesn’t shy away from ornamentation or intensity—instead, he uses it to create emotion and personality. That changed how I viewed my own work. I used to worry about things being “too much” or “too loud.” But now I ask: Is it intentional? Does it communicate something? If yes, then it’s not too much—it’s meaningful.
I also loved how he talks about type as something alive, something that breathes and reacts. It helped me shift my thinking from just placing type on a grid to shaping type as a part of the atmosphere of the whole page. That shift gave me more creative freedom, and a new kind of joy.
This course has been one of the most rewarding parts of my semester. Even though the work can be intense and detail-heavy, I’ve found so much joy in the process of typography and layout. I love working with grids, with rhythm and repetition. I’ve discovered that I actually like when things get complicated—when a layout doesn't work right away and I need to figure out why. It reminds me that design is problem-solving, and that I'm not just making things pretty, I'm making things clear.
Among all the assignments, Project 1 was my favorite. I spent a lot of time just practicing type—choosing, adjusting, layering, and reworking it over and over. That process made me genuinely happy. It felt like meditation. I was surprised at how much I cared about each decision, and how every small tweak had a big effect.
One of the biggest areas where I’ve grown is my creativity. I used to think of creativity as something spontaneous, like an idea that just appears. But this class taught me that creativity also comes from constraints, from pushing through limitations, and from knowing the rules so I can break them intentionally.
I want to thank Breck for designing such a thoughtful and inspiring course. It’s because of his teaching that I’ve found new motivation and clarity in my journey as a design student. Every conversation with him has offered something new—whether it’s a technique, a perspective, or a small encouragement that made a big difference. His feedback is always constructive and empowering. I’ve never felt afraid to ask questions in his class, because I know I’ll come away with a better understanding. I’m really grateful for that.
Infinite growth. There’s always more to explore, more to refine, more to say through design. I leave this course not just with projects, but with a deeper belief in my path—and the confidence to keep going.