Type Electives Display Type, Fall 2023
Cornrow
by Charitssa Stone
Cornrow is a back-slant, reverse-high-contrast display typeface inspired by the artistry and intricacies of Black hairstyles, specifically cornrows. My overall goal was to highlight the flexibility and interpretive nature of typography as a medium, serving as a vehicle for cultural representation, all while staying away from any literal interpretations of a braid. Instead of directly adopting the braiding pattern into letterforms in the design process, I focused more on how type can emulate cornrows and looked at other nuanced elements such as hair parting, as well as the direction and flow of braids in cornrows.
Charitssa Stone
Charitssa is a multidisciplinary graphic designer based in Brooklyn, NY. She is very passionate about using design as means for creating culturally impactful work that prioritizes marginalized communities.
