The Art of Ugly Writing
The Art of Ugly Writing is a typography booklet that challenges traditional handwriting standards. In a world where neatness is tied to intelligence, this project embraces irregular, unconventional letterforms. Through playful exercises, it encourages users to unlearn perfection, embrace individuality, and find beauty in imperfection.
Project Type
Typography, Editorial Design, Graphic Design
Location
London
Date
Jun. 2022
A4 Size
Greenline-Tortilla; Greenline-Desert
118gsm 210x297 mm
Digital Printing
Design Process
Experiment with the typographic grid system.
Deliverables
Reflection
This project challenges traditional handwriting standards by hacking the typography system—identifying patterns, breaking rules, and redefining beauty.
Systems—whether in design or society—reinforce norms, and questioning them opens space for new inspirations, encouraging us to break, rebuild, and see differently.