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Custom Type
Letterpress Final
Rialto Tuscan was a group project that stemmed from the housing crisis in Bozeman, Montana. With costs through the roof and the average resident unable to keep up, this custom wood-block type took a semi-satirical approach to addressing a serious problem.








Creation
April 2024
The housing crisis in Bozeman is represented well by the "sanctification," as the group liked to describe it, of the town. A prime example was the Rialto Theatre. Bifrucated serifs and long elegant forms create a posh look while emulating the look of old Antique Tuscan wood type. The chromatic element alludes to the chrome striping on the Rialto's sign as well. This combination recognizes the old roots of Bozeman while also calling out the influx of wealthy residents.
Slumdogs & Millionaires is a play on the blockbuster of a similar name as a satirical approach to grabbing attention and alluding to the message. It is important to capture the effects of the massive increase of wealth moving to Bozeman and the adverse effects on the average Montanan and college student. The colors are also earthy and grounded while also calling to the colors of money.
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