Now that I have finalised the concept to take forward, the images above show 2 of the 3 idea formats in which I could use. Examining influences from past type, I have distinguished two fonts to use, Helvetica and Caslon (Adobe Caslon actually used).

The ideas are explained:

1. Merging Type- As in the first concept, one end of what would be a concertina book is Helvetica, the other Caslon, and throughout the middle is the merging of the two; the closer to that typeface, the more of that font shown compared to the other.I have created two versions for the concept, the first being hand-drawn presentations of the type (to reflect Sowersby’s interest), the second a digital version. At the current moment all the designs change over each letterform separately, so I could consider producing a version that uses larger sections instead.
2. Focused on Letterforms- Taking particular sections of each letterforms, they are shaped into the ‘KS’ initials, and would be placed large onto a possible fold out poster, with relevant labels to each font. Colours could be considered to distinguish between each typeface…
3. (Designs not presented)- Using research from the timeline ‘influence’, a concertina book is split into sections from top to bottom, the top being the modern font, and getting older the further down you go. Dependant on position of typography in the document, the type is changed to that specific font section, meaning they may overlap into each font styles, creating interesting designs.

After discussing with peers and lecturers about which idea to use, it was unanimous in the first idea being developed; therefore, this is the one I will further pursue with.