Title: Exploring Letterforms in Devanagari


Abstract: This workshop is aimed to provide the participants a method for exploring letterforms. The workshop will use Devanagari script as its medium to explain the concepts. Beginning with anatomy of letters, their attributes of proportions, skeleton and flesh; the workshop will introduce methods to create variations in the structure of letters. The participants will work with a single letter of their choice from the Devanagari script and will do a hands on exercise of creating variations in skeleton and flesh. The methods will provide a systematic framework for the participants whilst exploring letters and creating a collection of myriad styles and expression. Further, these methods will be useful for brainstorming ideas for lettering, logos, wordmarks and typeface designs.


Materials/Tools suggested: Analog ­— A4 size Executive Bond sheets cut in halves. 30 sheets of the resulting size. — Gateway sheet/traching paper cut in the above mentioned size, 30 sheets. — Black ball point/gel pens, round tip marker, pencils, eraser and ruler. — Calligraphy tools such as broad edge nib tools, flat & round brushes, round nib pens, chisel markers, reed pens, pointed nib pens (used for Spencerian/Roundhand calligraphy), sponge based tools, cola/ruling pens, or any other intriguing tool of choice. Digital — Participants can work on softwares such as Photoshop & Procreate or a program of their choice. The participants are requested to work with a pen-based input device (such as a pentab, or tablet pen) instead of the mouse to get a hands on experience of the exercise.

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