Design fundamental: Negative space

 

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Shape and Space

Julius Mdlalose

 Initials: JM

 

My name

 

The name Julius is of Latin origin. It is derived from the roman family name Julius, which is believed to have been derived from the Greek name “Loulos” meaning youthful. The name Julius became popular in Ancient Rome due to its association with the famous Roman General and statesman Julius Caesar. Since then it has remained a popular name in various cultures, including English speaking countries.

My name influences me positively because it is associated with great men who changed history, the likes of Julius Nyerere an anti-colonial activist, politician and political theorist. The name is associated men with leadership shrewdness.     

Mdlalose is a family clan name which originates from KwaZulu natal, it is a Zulu surname. The Mdlalose sayings describe the Mdlalose clan as a warrior clan, describing Mdlalose a fearless warrior who is don’t fear death, while other warriors fear death he charges head on.

Mdlalose clan sayings

Nyanda wephahla,
Khwenta,
Madlula,
Mgabashe
Bhudukuziwisa,
Phangakufa,
Dikane,
Wena wephahla elinhloko-nhle,
Sphungulo say'Ongoye,
Magutshwa laph'engefekhona,
Wena kanhlangothi zibomvu amanxeba,
Wena webhaca elithanda impi ngoba ladla uDayi kaSkhova!

My design

My initials are JM, I used the font named Franklin Gothic Heavy for the letter M and the font Coca Cola for the letter J.. The font for M is in positive space, it is big and bold, and the J is in negative space, I chose the font associated with cursive writing as it brings in the element of smoothness and softness, the font is associated with the Coca Cola brand. Infusing boldness and softness to give the image harmony

M J

My next design, the font that I used for J is the Justice league font, I was influenced by the animated and comic series from the DC comics. The M is in the negative space and the font I used is M Lucida Console.                       

MJ

                                       

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