The final 11 x 17 poster uses

Meno Banner's expressive

letterforms to capture the

energy of Patti Smith and punk.

Large-scale type, layered text,

and an intentionally disrupted

grid showcase the typeface while

giving the piece its own

distinct attitude.

The final 11 x 17 poster uses

Meno Banner's expressive

letterforms to capture the

energy of Patti Smith and punk.

Large-scale type, layered text,

and an intentionally disrupted

grid showcase the typeface while

giving the piece its own

distinct attitude.

The final 11 x 17 poster uses

Meno Banner's expressive

letterforms to capture the

energy of Patti Smith and punk.

Large-scale type, layered text,

and an intentionally disrupted

grid showcase the typeface while

giving the piece its own

distinct attitude.

The goal was to create a type

specimen poster for Meno

Banner that demonstrated the

typeface's range while

connecting it to a compelling

subject. I chose Patti Smith,

using her music, writing, and

influence on punk as the

foundation for the visual

direction.

The final 11 x 17 poster

combines expressive

typography, imagery, and dense

editorial details to showcase

Meno Banner while capturing

Patti Smith's unconventional

energy. The finished piece was

later selected for

presentation as the 2026

Georgia State Undergraduate

Research Conference (GSURC).

I researched Patti Smith and

punk-era design, then

experimented with typography,

scale, layering, and image-

making. Through sketches and

multiple compositions, I

pushed Meno Banner beyond a

traditional type specimen

while developing a limited

color palette and raw,

editorial feel.

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GODMOTHER OF PUNK

GODMOTHER
OF PUNK

Godmother of Punk is a typographic poster inspired by Patti Smith and designed around the expressive qualities of her music, writing, and influence on punk culture. I used Meno Banner as the primary typeface, experimenting with scale, composition, and image-making to create a piece that feels raw and unconventional while remaining typographically driven.