History

As a designer I believe it is important to know and understand the stages and development of written language to know how the progression of technology has changed the way we write. It’s important to know how something started before understanding how it will be used. This is a benefactor for designers trying to promote a piece of work and understanding how it came to be. Not only as an artist are you trying to convey your message through imagery but also you can grab attention through words alone.

            As designers we always want to please the client we are working for. Knowing everything about them and what interest they may have can contribute to a great end product. You can simply put words on a board and say there is a message there. Conveying a message without having to explain it due knowledge of what the typefaces mean. This will give comfort to you and the client, which will gain you confidence in your work. Knowledge of how typefaces have evolved throughout history helps with the appreciation of your work as well.

            Overall knowing what you are doing with your work is important, so having the knowledge of what is going into it is just as important. Not only can it help with clients, it can better you as a designer. Even ancient languages were trying to convey a message either through cuneiform or hieroglyphs. It’s important to understand how and why they are conveying their message to understand how you can convey your own.  Written language has been the key to understanding civilizations that have come and gone, but always remembered.