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Blipzoid

Blipzoid typeface specimen.

I released Blipzoid on March 25, 2023. The concept was to merge the elegance of narrow art deco display lettering with the futuristic qualities of 1960s science fiction typography. I drew on the forms of MICR typefaces, which had a distinctive techno aesthetic, and combined them with capsule-like curves. The letters were built from a single modular capsule shape, adjusted so the design would not feel rigidly repetitive.

A defining feature of Blipzoid is the contrast between thick, sinuous strokes and sharp, thin connections. That interplay was meant to create a rhythm somewhere between decorative art deco forms and machine-readable structures. While I thought of MICR-inspired lettering in the context of fashion graphics, Blipzoid was more naturally suited to science fiction themes and other futuristic settings.

The typeface has not been updated since its release, and I have not observed any notable uses in circulation.

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