March 2013
Beginner
168 pages
5h 47m
English
book
Ambigrams Revealed: A Graphic Designer‘s Guide To Creating Typographic Art Using Optical Illusions, Symmetry, and Visual Perception
by Nikita Prokhorov
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Top Ten Tips for Creating Ambigrams
Creating ambigrams is such a flexible art form that it’s difficult to narrow down exact steps. And the more you read about ambigrammists and their styles, the more you’ll realize that each ambigram is unique and that the design process is very personal for each designer. You too will need to develop, define, and refine your own process. However, the following ten tips from the pros will help you get started.
1. Choices, choices. The success of your ambigram begins with word choice and letter-form analysis. Keep in mind that not every word can become a good ambigram.
2. Research. Before you start creating ambigrams, learn about graphic design, typography, and color. Go to libraries and old bookstores to search ...
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