# Plant Part Typography Seth Mach Created a Series of Type Inspired by Different Parts of Plants By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-06-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seth-mach References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/366578/An-Intricate-Hand-Patterned-Alphabet-Inspired-By-Lovely-Plants/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/seth_mach) US-based graphic designer Seth Mach made a beautiful series of letters that incorporate [botanical features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/botanica). The project, aptly titled ‘Botanica Alphabet,’ features the [letters of the alphabet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-other-hand-font) in intricate forms. Each letter boasts different parts of plants, from their stems to their leaves. Mach makes the letters by first creating hand-drawn patterns and then digitizing them to form letters. Their colorway is all-white, but they are placed against a tan canvas. Their [whimsical and floral patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-plants) also make the letters resemble festive wreaths. Mach should seriously consider making them in physical form, because they would be the perfect decor for a family's front door. His beautiful project will be featured in the Type Directors Club annual Typography 34 and will also be shown at the 59th Awards Exhibition in New York. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Botanical Typography:** Opportunity to create unique and visually appealing fonts inspired by different parts of plants. - **Hand-drawn Patterns:** Potential for creating custom designs by incorporating hand-drawn patterns into digital art. - **Whimsical and Floral Designs:** Opportunity to incorporate floral and whimsical patterns into various design projects. ### Where This Applies - **Graphic Design:** Incorporating botanical features into typography can add a fresh and creative element to graphic design projects. - **Home Decor:** Creating physical versions of the Botanica Alphabet letters can provide unique and eye-catching decor for homes and businesses. - **Art Exhibitions:** Showcasing the Botanica Alphabet at art exhibitions and galleries can attract attention and spark conversation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Typography Stamp Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockface.md) - [Toddler-Focused Typography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-first-book-of-fancy-letters.md) - [Typography-Inspired Lifestyle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-industries.md) - [Typographic-Inspired Intricate Textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glyph-collection.md) - [Modular Typography Stamp Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-typography-stamp-set.md) - [Alphabet DIY Gardening Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/succulent-letter-diy-kit.md) - [Blooming Clustered Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany.md) - [Dynamic Typeface-Like Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orma-chair.md) - [Limited Art Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autotype.md)