Dark Materia
An experiment—an alphabet that began as a creative and fun project—evolved into something more than just a game.
3D
Experimental
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From an alphabet created for @36daysoftype to an entire interconnected ecosystem of shapes and symbols.
Problem
Problem
One of the biggest challenges during this 36-day project was maintaining consistency—or at least attempting to—where the dot/circle and triangle elements needed to prevail across the entire alphabet.
Some letters seamlessly adopted the style and forms I envisioned from day one, while others, like the letter "E" (as seen above), required creative reinterpretation. For example, the "E" embodies the "moon" concept I had in mind, blending sharp angles with soft curves to evoke lunar phases. This project was both a demanding puzzle and a joyful exploration—proof that even rigid geometric rules can coexist with poetic inspiration.
Solution
Solution
"Dark Materia" began as a quest to merge typography with the enigmatic allure of dark matter—the invisible force shaping our universe. Each letter in this 3D alphabet is not just a character but a vessel for scientific symbolism, fractal geometry, and cosmic mystery.
Dark Materia isn’t about finding answers—it’s a playground for creativity, shapes, and letters. Each character became a challenge, a chance to reimagine the familiar symbols we use daily and twist them into something unexpected. To spark great design ideas, you need to ‘waste time’ on projects that lead nowhere… except deeper into your craft and closer to your creative core.
Concept
Concept
Everything orbits darkness and circular motifs—a monochromatic void where spheres become celestial bodies, and every curve echoes the infinite dance between light and shadow.
Though unintentional at first, I grew to love how the letters organically took shape—morphing into everything from alien creatures to aggressive, sharp-edged starships. This project also became a casual experiment with Adobe Illustrator’s 3D tools in their early days, proving that even technical constraints can spark unexpected creative galaxies.
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Dark Materia
An experiment—an alphabet that began as a creative and fun project—evolved into something more than just a game.
3D
Experimental
Know More
From an alphabet created for @36daysoftype to an entire interconnected ecosystem of shapes and symbols.
Problem
One of the biggest challenges during this 36-day project was maintaining consistency—or at least attempting to—where the dot/circle and triangle elements needed to prevail across the entire alphabet.
Some letters seamlessly adopted the style and forms I envisioned from day one, while others, like the letter "E" (as seen above), required creative reinterpretation. For example, the "E" embodies the "moon" concept I had in mind, blending sharp angles with soft curves to evoke lunar phases. This project was both a demanding puzzle and a joyful exploration—proof that even rigid geometric rules can coexist with poetic inspiration.
Solution
"Dark Materia" began as a quest to merge typography with the enigmatic allure of dark matter—the invisible force shaping our universe. Each letter in this 3D alphabet is not just a character but a vessel for scientific symbolism, fractal geometry, and cosmic mystery.
Dark Materia isn’t about finding answers—it’s a playground for creativity, shapes, and letters. Each character became a challenge, a chance to reimagine the familiar symbols we use daily and twist them into something unexpected. To spark great design ideas, you need to ‘waste time’ on projects that lead nowhere… except deeper into your craft and closer to your creative core.
Concept
Everything orbits darkness and circular motifs—a monochromatic void where spheres become celestial bodies, and every curve echoes the infinite dance between light and shadow.
Though unintentional at first, I grew to love how the letters organically took shape—morphing into everything from alien creatures to aggressive, sharp-edged starships. This project also became a casual experiment with Adobe Illustrator’s 3D tools in their early days, proving that even technical constraints can spark unexpected creative galaxies.
More Works
Dark Materia
An experiment—an alphabet that began as a creative and fun project—evolved into something more than just a game.
3D
Experimental
Know More
From an alphabet created for @36daysoftype to an entire interconnected ecosystem of shapes and symbols.
Problem
One of the biggest challenges during this 36-day project was maintaining consistency—or at least attempting to—where the dot/circle and triangle elements needed to prevail across the entire alphabet.
Some letters seamlessly adopted the style and forms I envisioned from day one, while others, like the letter "E" (as seen above), required creative reinterpretation. For example, the "E" embodies the "moon" concept I had in mind, blending sharp angles with soft curves to evoke lunar phases. This project was both a demanding puzzle and a joyful exploration—proof that even rigid geometric rules can coexist with poetic inspiration.
Solution
"Dark Materia" began as a quest to merge typography with the enigmatic allure of dark matter—the invisible force shaping our universe. Each letter in this 3D alphabet is not just a character but a vessel for scientific symbolism, fractal geometry, and cosmic mystery.
Dark Materia isn’t about finding answers—it’s a playground for creativity, shapes, and letters. Each character became a challenge, a chance to reimagine the familiar symbols we use daily and twist them into something unexpected. To spark great design ideas, you need to ‘waste time’ on projects that lead nowhere… except deeper into your craft and closer to your creative core.
Concept
Everything orbits darkness and circular motifs—a monochromatic void where spheres become celestial bodies, and every curve echoes the infinite dance between light and shadow.
Though unintentional at first, I grew to love how the letters organically took shape—morphing into everything from alien creatures to aggressive, sharp-edged starships. This project also became a casual experiment with Adobe Illustrator’s 3D tools in their early days, proving that even technical constraints can spark unexpected creative galaxies.
More Works