screenprinting metaplane

Screenprinting over the last few days has proved a bit of a mixed success. Once the decorative back design and logotype were complete it was time to consider their placement on the garment. The backbone piece goes without saying would be printed down the spine of the wearer, however, it was also trialled on the front panel as sternum but this didn't have the contextual strength of the back. As a physical extension of generative type, inspired by the case studies mentioned in my essay, the logotype was slightly separated into its two constituting words and lined up to be printed one segment on each of the wearer's arms. The concept is that the model can complete the logotype by putting their fists together inside the sleeves without compromising the fluidity of the overall sleeve forms that hang beneath. This integrates the wearer as part of the typography, an interpretation of the intentions of generative type, giving ownership of the generation. Typography is an extension of the human form.

 The final outcomes were not quite as crisp as originally intended. This was partly due to the first screen exposer not working perfectly due to a residual stain from the previous user that. This meant that the back print had a slight blotchiness to it at the top and a bit of distortion around the bottom. However, this doesn't look too bad and is easily post rationalisable as being part of the slightly gothic aesthetic. The placement at least of both forms was perfect and the logotype came through a lot better, in part due to it's increased size line endings and party due to switching screens to one of better quality. Overall the outcomes were positive and the intended features of the adaptive type are fulfilled.