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Hive Letterform

2024

This project explores spatial typography, creating a 3D letterform using blue foam and plaster, inspired by the architectural elements of Nanyang Technological University, known as "The Hive."

Spatial Typography | Black Lettering | Type Design | Physical Design

Styrofoam | Adobe Illustrator

THE HIVE LETTERFORM

This project delves into spatial typography, where a single 3D letterform is sculpted using materials like blue foam and plaster. The design is inspired by the architectural features of Nanyang Technological University, famously known as "The Hive," with its distinctive structural elements influencing the nuances of the letterform.

The design process was thorough, starting with a detailed type study through black lettering, modular type design, and digital exploration in Illustrator. The final 3D form, with its intricate nuances and interventions, was meticulously crafted using blue styrofoam, plaster, and several layers of sanding to perfect the structure.

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Typography
Type
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Production
[2024]

By merging architectural nuances with skillful spatial typography, the Hive letterform comes to life, highlighting the impact of cross-disciplinary influences in design ideation.

Skills
Spatial Typography, Type Design, Black Lettering, Craftsmanship
Tools
Adobe Illustrator, Blue Styrofoam, Wall Plaster, Sandpaper, Styrofoam Slitting Machine

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