With Harmony [和]

2024

An experimental typeface inspired by the interconnectedness of asian family ties.

Family ties serve as a source of strength, support, and identity for individuals and communities.

With this in mind, I wanted to turn my typeface into a visual representation of the bonds that tie families together across generations.

In Asian culture, family ties are deeply valued and play an important role in shaping identity and values. Inspired by the Chinese character ‘和’, which embodies the concepts of togetherness and union, this typeface aims to visually embody the harmonious coexistence of tradition and modernity, reflecting theinterconnectedness of different generations.

Design System

This typeface consists of four modular shapes:

Square:
The newer generation, symbolises modernity.

Petal:
The older generation, resembling brush strokes, symbolises tradition

Modified Square and Petal:
Symbolises the instilling of values from the older generation to the younger generation, highlighting the passing down of wisdom and traditions.

Type Rules

All letters must fit within a 10x10 square grid.

Each letter must be composed of at least one of each of the four modules.

Each letter must consist of a minimum of 4 modules and a maximum of 6 modules.

All corners of the shapes must touch, allowing letters to connect seamlessly regardless of placement or order.

Shapes are allowed to overlap, symbolising the coexistence of different generations within family.

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