Colorado Idaho Letters & Numbers
Colorado Idaho Letters & Numbers is a typographic collection inspired by my family’s road trip to Loveland, Colorado, and Pocatello, Idaho in 2025. Along the way, I documented typography that caught my eye, focusing on signage and vernacular type with unusual and older styles. This collection highlights my favorite finds, paired with writing that reflects on the experience.

To document the trip, I carried my cameras everywhere we went and took pictures of everything that caught my eye. In Loveland, I explored quirky old neighborhoods filled with vernacular typography, while in Pocatello, my focus was the old downtown, full of neon signage and ghost signs from businesses that were often no longer operating. The design approach for the publication lets the photography and writing shine, allowing the typography to take center stage to highlight the humorous text or play a subtle role in my reflections. Small details, including the date, location, and icons that reference the photographs, provide additional layers of context and interest, enhancing the experience for viewers as they accompany me on this journey.




Awards
AIGA KC
Top 10 in Student Editorial 2025


Made With
InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom,
and Nikon & Canon PowerShot Cameras


Course
VISC 402 Designer As Author
The University of Kansas








Wesley Kemnitzer

Kansas City, MO
Fayetteville, AR

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