Type design is where visual decisions slow down. Every curve, counter, and spacing adjustment has to work in isolation—and as part of a larger system. This page highlights ongoing explorations in type design that focus on structure, consistency, and refinement rather than surface-level expression.
The work here reflects an interest in typography not just as a tool, but as a craft that rewards patience, iteration, and close attention to detail.
What this work demonstrates
Sensitivity to form and proportion
Designing letterforms sharpens how you see shape, balance, and rhythm. Small adjustments have an outsized impact, and the margin for error is narrow.
That sensitivity carries through to other design work—resulting in cleaner layouts, more confident hierarchy, and typography that feels intentional rather than applied.
Iteration as a core practice
Type design is an iterative process by nature. Progress comes from drawing, testing, revising, and repeating—often many times over—until the system holds together across different contexts.
This work reflects that rhythm: incremental improvements, continuous evaluation, and a willingness to refine details until they’re resolved.
System thinking at the smallest scale
A typeface only works when its internal logic is consistent. Decisions made in one glyph ripple across the entire alphabet, requiring a clear set of rules and visual relationships.
These explorations show how small-scale system thinking supports larger design systems—where consistency, reuse, and predictability matter.
Attention to spacing and rhythm
Much of typographic quality lives between the letters. Spacing, weight distribution, and optical balance determine whether text feels calm, dense, open, or precise.
Working at this level builds a strong instinct for readability and pacing—skills that directly inform layout, brand, and interface design.
Constraint-driven creativity
Type design operates within clear constraints: legibility, balance, and repetition. Within those boundaries, subtle decisions define tone and personality.
This balance of structure and expression mirrors the kind of constraints found in brand and product work—where systems need to be flexible without losing coherence.
Why this matters
Typography underpins nearly every visual system. Experience working at the level of letterforms strengthens judgment, discipline, and consistency across all design outputs.
This page represents a deeper engagement with that foundation—one that informs how I approach brand systems, layouts, and visual storytelling overall.
