Light of the Moon - Interpretive Typography Sequence
Typographic & Visual Systems | Spring 2023
Objective | Light of the Moon is a haiku poem by Yosa Buson that I have translated into a visual typographic interpretive booklet. The goal was to translate this poem into a typography-focused booklet visually.
The use of typography in this project was the focal point. However, I also incorporated other graphics, chosen to serve as supporting shapes in the compositions, adding depth and visual interest to the booklet.
Light of the Moon by Yosa Buson
Light of the moon
Moves west, flowers' shadows
Creep eastward
Moves west, flowers' shadows
Creep eastward
Composition Explorations
Sketch Concepts
After reading the poem, I had to decide how to interpret it visually. When sketching initial ideas, I experimented with the compositions and how to display the type dynamically.
Colored Sketch Concepts
Typeface & Color
Typography is one of the most crucial elements of this booklet. I used it as texture for the graphic elements and to imply movement for the moonlight and shadows.
I wanted the colors to create a sense of lighting and tone. Yellow is used to showcase the moonlight, and pink is used as a more dominating color to highlight the flower as our main character in the poem.
Final Booklet
Light of the moon
Moves west, flowers' shadows
Creep eastward
The Covers
