The Sculpted Alphabet does a fascinating job of communicating something with just a single letter each. The literal arts typically require characters to be strung together in order to spell out ideas, yet these individual symbols have been infused with so much meaning through remarkably imaginative expression.
FOREAL made use of Cinema 4D to CGI-sculpt each of the 26 figures. Inspiration was taken from human body parts, animals, food, nature and everyday objects to assemble an incredibly quirky collection. The Sculpted Alphabet makes every letter obvious, despite its extrusion into the third dimension. Of course, it's the compositional, textural and colorful treatments of the object-referencing typography that makes them it such a whimsical departure from your typical words on a page. Think about the peculiar concepts that could be conveyed with just a pair of these placed side-by-side.
Eccentric Enlivened Lettering
The Sculpted Alphabet Brings Characters Off of the Page
Trend Themes
1. 3D Sculpted Typography - Opportunity for artists and designers to explore new ways of expressing ideas through three-dimensional letter forms.
2. Imaginative Symbolism - Potential for creating unique and meaningful symbols by infusing everyday objects and nature into letter designs.
3. Quirky Typography Design - Growing demand for unconventional and whimsical typography designs that depart from traditional text on a page.
Industry Implications
1. Graphic Design - Graphic designers can utilize CGI-sculpting techniques to create innovative and visually striking typography designs.
2. Art - Artists can explore the fusion of sculpture and typography to push the boundaries of traditional artistic expression.
3. Advertising - Advertising agencies can incorporate unique and eye-catching typography designs to create memorable and attention-grabbing campaigns.