There are numerous publications, blogs and websites dedicated to sharing and discussing the field of graphic design. In almost all cases, these forms of communication are used as a celebration of the success of exceptional work. Typographic Confessions strives to remove some of the hype and sensationalism surrounding this work in order to achieve a more honest and subsequently better understanding of the work. This is achieved by providing information that we would not normally receive. This information is delivered through confessions made by prominent members in the field regarding both their work and the industry in general.
176.6 x 244.5 mm The supplement is designed to match the format of an oversized bible.
The typographic dagger is used on the cover to allude to the religious connotations associated with the act of confessing. It is also used in the conventional typographic sense, indicating that there is additional information to follow. In each case the dagger changes according to the favourite typeface of the person that the issue is featuring.
The issues are bound in such a way that the confessions are hidden on internal pages to give the sense of secrecy and importance.
In keeping with the act of confessing, the person being featured is granted anonymity through the use of screens. This is done to illustrate that it is the thought that is important and not necessarily who is saying it.
The issues are all designed in different typefaces that have been highlighted as a favourite by the person being featured.
