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# Embryonic Typography Designs
Artist Andreas Scheiger Envisions the Birth of the Alphabet

By Meghan Young | Published 2014-07-23 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/embryonic-typography
References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2014/07/22/The-Birth-Of-The-Alphabet/)

The series 'Birth of the Alphabet,' takes such a concept literally; it is filled with embryonic typography that will have people cooing as though they are looking at the fetuses of human babies. Although slightly disturbing as well, it is undeniable that some kind of protective emotion surfaces when looking the embryonic typography, which is not necessarily the point.

Created by artist Andreas Scheiger, who created a series of [surgically dissected fonts](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andreas-scheiger), the embryonic typography was handmade out of polymer clay, which was then colored and coated with resin. They were then placed in large glass bowls Scheiger found at the flea market. Filled with gel wax, the embryonic typography was suspended in the middle of the bowl.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.6/10
- Popularity: 86% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Emotive Design:** Designers could create emotionally impactful typographic designs that evoke protective emotions.
- **Organic Art:** Artists can use natural materials to create visually arresting sculptural art pieces.
- **Immersive Installations:** Artists can create immersive installation art pieces by suspending sculptural designs in large bowls.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Graphic Design:** Graphic designers can incorporate the concept of protective emotions into their design projects, especially in packaging or branding.
- **Fine Art:** Fine artists can explore using organic materials in their art to create unique and striking art pieces.
- **Installation Art:** Installation artists can use unconventional materials such as gel wax and glass bowls to create immersive art pieces.

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