History of Type Poster

This research-driven poster condenses key developments in the history of typography into a single two-color composition. The design challenge was to organize centuries of information clearly while using hierarchy, scale, color, and type selection to guide the viewer through the timeline without overwhelming the page.

The typefaces themselves became part of the historical narrative. Section headings progress from Blackletter to slab serif, rational serif, and geometric sans serif styles, allowing the typography to visually reflect the evolution described in the content. Variations in weight, size, and color establish a clear reading order, while the oversized title wraps around the composition to activate the negative space without competing with the informational hierarchy. The final poster balances historical research with a structured, visually engaging layout.