Sarah A. Meyer

Typography, the art of type, takes into consideration the style, arrangement, and appearance of typographic matter. Typography enhances our everyday lives, giving us information that is both implicit and explicit. In a cityscape, typography is an enigmatic thing, both old and new simultaneously. Taken out of context, typography can become more confusing or more informative. Simplifying the noise of the environment in which the type is placed can enhance or detract from its original intent. It is this juxtaposition of intent and usage that influences my design work.

I started backpacking as a young girl when it was the cheapest way to get out of the city with equipment left over from my grandfather and father’s years in the service. A light pack often weighed over 50 pounds (23 kg) without water. Two knee injuries later, I have reduced the pack weight to under 30 pounds (14 kg), so that I might continue to observe, document, and creatively reflect upon experiences in the outdoors. Each backpacking trip is a way to engage with the natural world, learn about the geography, and listen to elders. Walking into natural spaces is a history lesson and quiet activism, one step at a time. My work is strongly directed by the stories we tell ourselves and others, and how they impact our internal sense of place.

Hike your own hike… “it will change you.” – Sarah A Meyer