Nostalgia


A display typeface inspired by window gratings that are commonly found in Taiwan. This typeface contains a stylized variations of letters.
ROLE
Typeface designer

SKILLS
Typeface design, Typography, Design System

TOOLS
Glyphs
YEAR
2021

INSTRUCTOR
Brankica Harvey, Kenneth Deegan

CLIENT
School project

“Nostalgia” carries hometown memory and feeling. It is initially inspired by window gratings that are commonly found in Taiwan, which is a stylized metal barrier installed in front of windows to keep out thieves, starting around the 1950s. Nowadays, it is more than a barrier but art elaboration. With a combination of history and art, “Nostalgia” shows classic and elegancy.

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Uppercase

Lowercase / Numbers / Special Characters

Street shots of window gratings in Taiwan





Hand sketch
                     





Glyphs Structure







Variable Weights




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