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ISTD: A Brief History of Swearing

International Society of Typographic Design (ISTD)  Competition 
Brief provided by ISTD:
This brief is about the origins of language. Trace the history of a word, group of words or phrase and show where it came from – its provenance – how and when it became part of the English language and how its meaning, use, spelling and pronunciation may have changed in the process. This is an exploration of the richness and diversity of languages. Look for the surprising, the most interesting – words you have never considered and the stories that may have never been told. Use your typographic skills to inform, interpret and express your findings and share your findings in a way that will surprise and delight the reader. 
I decided to explore the history of swear words. Where they came from and possibly why the became so vulgar. Below is my final outcome, an editorial/booklet printed on metallic card. The textures, card, and varied letter forms are to show the chaos and uncomfortableness these words cause to people but they also make you want to look closer and learn more. 
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ISTD: A Brief History of Swearing
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