Design an acronym or monogram.

ASSIGNMENT

Your assignment is to create an acronym or a monogram word that combines a hand-done technique with a vector drawing—you can choose your name, your favorite word, a friend’s initials, “OMG”, or “LYLAS”... it’s your choice! Follow the steps below:

Step 1: Sketch your monogram/acronym
Step 2: Vectorize your sketch
Step 3: Paint/draw/embroider your embellishments
Step 4: Combine your handiwork with your vector form
Step 5: Create your output!

DELIVERABLE

Upload your final word-piece to the project gallery. Please include a photo of the following steps in your process:

Sketch of your monogram/acronym
Painting/drawing of your embellishments
Final piece

As a bonus, create a GIF of the stages of your piece! (This is how you make a GIF of your work)

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Image courtesy of Kelly Thorn

RESOURCES

Inspiration

Monogram and letterform inspiration in this PDF (also attached!)

Books

Monograms and Alphabetic Devices by Hayward Cirker
The Encyclopedia of Monograms by Leonard G. Lee
Trademark and Monogram Suggestions by Samuel Welo
Commercial Art Advertising Layout by E. C. Matthews

Materials

Check out the following Skillshare classes for more lettering goodness:

Lettering for Designers: One Dropcap Letterform at a Time with Jessica Hische
Techniques for Lettering with Illustrator with Spencer Charles
The First Steps to Hand Lettering: From Concept to Sketch with Mary Kate McDevitt
Pattern Design 1: Creating Inspiring Repeats with Elizabeth Olwen
Illustrating Patterns: Creating Hand-Drawn Wallpaper with Julia Rothman

Amanda Fuson

Designer, Illustrator, Letterer

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