I am pretty sure I havent really shared this with anyone, but one of my main goals this year is to create an alphabet. I have committed to the idea that 2012 will be the year that I step out into the world and face my type fears. That is, commit to developing one style across the 25 various letters of the alphabet. God knows I can barely hold onto ONE idea or style but my theme for this year is "consistency" and I think an alphabet is an appropriate starting point. And yes, I will whole heartedly confess to placing themes on years. 2010 was "freedom"(graduating university and all) and last year was "the awkward disappointment when you think you will be a full time working designer but instead work retail for half a year"(I feel like that one might speak for itself).
My point is this: lately I have been trawling the interwebz for typographers and designers that have taken the time to really design and develop the characters of not just a simple word or phrase, but the whole spectrum of letters. It shows dedication, an eye for detail, a personal voice and the ability to be consistant (how I envy them so). Below are some of my favourite finds
Sasha Prood
Zombic Sans by Voltio
Jjeong
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