# Structural Typography Designs Dan Hoopert Creates an Intricate 3D Font Using Wire By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-03-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-font References: [ofpaperandthings.blogspot](http://ofpaperandthings.blogspot.ca/2013/02/design-graphic-design.html) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Wire/5956561) For his college project, Dan Hoopert created a [3D font design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/font-guesser) using thin stretches of wire that take on a structural construction. Looked at closely, the perfect serif letters have the look of intricately designed building frames, with the curves taking on the appearance of [bridges and arches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-forest-datum) and the straight lines looking like columns and supporting structures. Due to the way the wires are pulled taught across their variously-shaped frames, different letters have different amounts of shading and detailing in them, appealing to those who are interested in the structure of the world around them. The 3D font by Dan Hoopert creates an interesting visual that explores the shapes and designs of a traditional font style that most people tend to take for granted. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **3D Typography Designs:** Opportunity to explore new design possibilities by incorporating 3D elements into traditional typography - **Structural Design Elements:** Incorporating structural design elements into typography to create intriguing and visually appealing designs - **Experiential Typography:** Using typography to create an immersive and experiential design experience for the user ### Who This Affects Most - **Graphic Design:** Opportunity for graphic designers to explore new typography design possibilities - **Advertising:** Incorporating 3D typography designs into advertising campaigns to create visually stunning and memorable ads - **Architecture:** Using structural design elements in typography to create visual connections with architecture and building design ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Typeface-Like Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orma-chair.md) - [Modular Typography Stamp Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-typography-stamp-set.md) - [Modular Typography Stamp Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockface.md) - [Typography-Inspired Lifestyle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-industries.md) - [Functional Block Brick Typewriters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-typewriter.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Craft-Inspired 3D-Printing Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digitally-woven.md) - [Structural Layered Bold Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extra-bold-armchair.md) - [Instant Noodle-Crafted Fonts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/times-new-ramen.md)