Tien-Min Liao has a different idea of what it means to talk with one’s hands. She has produced a typography style using only her hands and arms and some ink.
The characters are surprisingly legible, demonstrating just how expressive the human body can be. This is clearly a step above simple body language, however. From A to Z Tien-Min Liao spells it out.
She considers her work an “experiment in typography.” In particular Tien-Min Liao seeks to investigate how upper and lower class letters relate to one another visually and also how one can transition between these letters. The artist’s video reveals just how fluid the transition between upper and lower case characters can be -- if one is as visually acute as Tien-Min Liao.
This humanized typeface gives the standard suite of fonts a run for their money.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Humanized Typography
- Exploring the potential of hand and arm gestures as elements of typography to create expressive fonts.
- Body-centric Graphic Design
- Focusing on the human body and exploring how it can be used as a medium to create innovative graphic designs.
- Interactive Typography
- Using technology to create typography that can react to physical movements and gestures to enhance user experiences.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Graphic Design
- The design industry can explore the potential of using the human body to create creative typography and innovative designs.
- Advertising
- Ad agencies can use interactive typography to create engaging ad campaigns that react to the audience's physical gestures and movements.
- Education
- Educational institutions can incorporate humanized typography into teaching and learning materials to enhance visual and interactive experiences.
