Elements of GD_Williams

 1.Grid

Key points/ Summary:

Typography is mostly the act of dividing space.

Artists use grids to divide space, organize elements and etc. Grids can also have purpose outside of typography by culturally association with modern urbanism, architecture and technology.

2. Pattern 

 

Key points/ Summary:

The evolution of pattern spans all across human history and shared ways to generate patterns can be found in different cultures all around the world. Styles and motifs of pattern-making evolve within and among cultures as they move in and out of fashion. 

Dots, Stripes and Grids

Pattern arises from three basic forms; isolated elements, linear elements and the criss-crossing or the interaction of the two otherwise known as dots, stripes and grids. Dots and stripes interact to form grids.

Repeating Elements

Pattern results from repetition/ a repetitive principle whether that may be by a mechanical grid, a digital algorithm, or the physical rhythm of a craft person's tool.