36 Days of Type 2023

36 Days of Type is a project that invites designers, illustrators and graphic artists to express their particular interpretation of the letters and numbers of the Latin alphabet. It is a yearly open call exploring the creative boundaries of letterforms. Participants are challenged to design a letter or number each day for 36 consecutive days. This global effort produces an outcome that represents the same symbols from thousands of different perspectives. It aims to be a space for creation around typography and its endless graphic possibilities.

The second time around for 36 Days of Type, I wanted to experiment with different letterforms with a unifying theme. I created a series inspired by vintage and retro typography. The letter stylings span the decades to show the evolution of design. In this way, they are all different and yet all connected.

In many ways, focusing on a single letter can be more challenging than fleshing out an entire composition. This project was daunting but incredibly rewarding. I chose to mimic the letterforms that inspire me most; elegant yet bold, classic yet contemporary. For a deeper look, feel free to check out my other hand-lettering projects.