Presenter
Lily Guyon
Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
2026
Abstract
This project showcases a comprehensive understanding of a chosen typeface by exploring its visual identity and emotional connection. The student developed a type book focused on the font's aesthetic and its creator, incorporating two artistic quotes that align with the project's overall theme. The book features a detailed analysis of both Burghi Big and Burghi Small, including a labeled breakdown of letter anatomy and a full display of the alphabet, numbers, and symbols. Concluding with a historical overview of the font and its designer, the project finishes with a formal references page containing the student's credentials and course information.
Faculty Mentor
Tim Cox, M.F.A.
Academic Discipline
College of Arts & Sciences
Repository Citation
Guyon, Lily, "Burghi Variable Candy Land Type Book" (2026). Student Research Design & Innovation Symposium. 299.
https://scholarsarchive.jwu.edu/innov_symposium/299
