While I was looking through Pinterest for different type specimen layout designs, I found a series of spreads on the font Didot. (https://www.pinterest.com/pin/472737292107668760/?nic=1)
The book uses a minimalistic color palette which helps highlight the serifs and regality of the font. The minimalist design helps focus on the curves and intricacies of the font and displays how they all work together to fill each page. The placement of the phrases and letters creates shapes on the page which makes it even more interesting for the reader. This gives the book some personality and helps the reader understand the style of the font and how it should be used. The use of light and dark pages on each spread helps them complement each other and helps the viewer’s eye move around the page. The designer also used some delicate shadows on the last spread to subliminally show other symbols while also keeping the minimalist design. The book does a very nice job of keeping a consistent tone while highlighting the delicate aspects of Didot.
Typography Fall 19 