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Shivam Srivastava
Aug 13, 20241 min read
Conjunction sculpture
Building on Bryan’s feedback, I expanded the investigation by getting more conjunction blocks milled and crafting them into a sculptural...
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Shivam Srivastava
Aug 1, 20242 min read
Final Editorial Submission
The art direction of my newspaper was a critical aspect of the project, considering the significance of the topic. Throughout this work,...
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Shivam Srivastava
Aug 1, 20242 min read
Finishing my Essay document
My essay was in its final stages of writing. I had to plan how to structure the whole things to make it easy for the reader to grasp....
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Shivam Srivastava
Jul 24, 20243 min read
Combining Newspaper and Manifesto as discussed
I started looking into how the newspaper can become a much larger investigation. I sketched out a few ideas on how I can achieve this. I...
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Shivam Srivastava
Jul 24, 202410 min read
Manifesto - Being Alpha-Syllabic in an Alphabet-dominated World
Devanagari, the vibrant script that dances across the pages of Indian languages, carries within it a legacy etched in sound. Yet, the...
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Shivam Srivastava
Jul 22, 20243 min read
Newspaper as a direction + Feedback after fieldwork
Building my second idea of a satirical newspaper. I went to chatgpt to draft a few mock headlines that reflect how the world would look...
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Shivam Srivastava
Jul 22, 20242 min read
Final How might I statement and Project proposal
Insight: Over time, the Devanagari script has been subjected to systems not originally designed for it, such as Latin-based typesetting...
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Shivam Srivastava
Jun 26, 20242 min read
Reworking on my directions based on new insights
My conversation with Kailash was a fruitful one, leading to extensive research material and deeper insights into the intricacies of...
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Shivam Srivastava
Jun 25, 20242 min read
Discussions with Kailash Malviya from Ek Type
‘EkType’ is a type-design studio in Mumbai, India, whose core focus is to create traditional Indic typefaces. They adapt an Indic-first...
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Shivam Srivastava
Jun 24, 20241 min read
Exploring digital experience in my Manifesto
As I had explored 3D in the beginning of my project. I was intrigued by the idea of integrating 3D characters and animation into my...
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Shivam Srivastava
Jun 20, 20242 min read
Essay Tutorial 2 with Martin
I progressed well with my essay as I wanted to finish it during the 3-week fieldwork period. Martin and I discussed my thesis statement...
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Shivam Srivastava
Jun 19, 20242 min read
Layering and Translucency - Gap
I came across a few references on pinterest that explored text and transparency using paper (like tracing paper). The concept of...
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Shivam Srivastava
Jun 19, 20242 min read
New insight - Latin Supremacy?
I recently came across a new research document by Vaibhav Singh that delves into the impact of the Mergenthaler Linotype and the global...
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Shivam Srivastava
Jun 18, 20241 min read
Playing with typography on my manifesto
Inspired by Fiona Banner and David Carson's work, I realised the importance of typography in any work. To bring that in my manifesto I...
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Shivam Srivastava
Jun 17, 20243 min read
Ink impressions
As I delved deeper into my explorations, I found my self inherently drawn to ink as a primary medium. My research into the historical...
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Shivam Srivastava
Jun 17, 20244 min read
Exploring Manifesto Designs and writing my draft
This is what my first manifesto draft was - Being Alpha-syllabic in an Alphabet-Dominated World. Devanagari, the vibrant script that...
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Shivam Srivastava
Jun 16, 20242 min read
Exploring manifesto writing
Here’s what I’ve gathered from studying these manifestos: 1. Start with Authenticity: Both Bruce Mau and Sister Corita wrote from their...
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Shivam Srivastava
Jun 13, 20243 min read
Essay Tutorial 1 with Martin
During the field work I also wanted to focus on my essay and finish it first as my project was going towards heavy copy-led work and I...
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Shivam Srivastava
Jun 13, 20243 min read
Studying Manifesto's by Designers/Artists
One of my ideas was to delve into the concept of a manifesto and how it can be a powerful tool for addressing broader issues or sparking...
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Shivam Srivastava
Jun 12, 20243 min read
Looking into Designers who work with type
For my project, I am centering my focus on typography, making it the heart of whatever product I create. Typography is not just a design...
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