Palpack l 2007

The inspiration for Palpack came from universally recognized symbols that are part of our daily routines. To create these designs, finding a standard proportion that would help unify the set was first and foremost. Unifying the set included incorporating enough positive and negative space into each design. This idea of unity is a key aspect of picture fonts; just being recognizable symbols is not enough. These symbols must also be standardized to appear as if they are from the same font.

SunBurst l 2007

At a glance, creating repeated vector shapes and rotating them might appear simple, but in reality, the process is demanding. More than 200 shapes were experimented with in order to come up with 90 characters for SunBurst, a motif ornament-style font with a contemporary look. The font itself is rather versatile and can be used individually or collectively. SunBurst can be applied into patterns for wallpaper or even wrapping paper.