erich gordon - Yearbook of Lettering #2

Yearbook of Lettering #2

My contribution to the book features several letters from a personal project called Visual Literacy, an ongoing exploration of form through constant deformation. The goal is to find those inflection points where the eye recognizes a shape and the brain organizes it into something familiar—something that resembles a glyph or a letterform from the alphabet.

Each piece represents a glyph and is manually textured to feel tactile and physically present, giving every form its own personality and character. The letters selected spell SUDAK, as a tribute to my Latin background and to my design studio.

All the content was created in 3D using Cinema 4D and the Redshift render engine by Maxon. This is a fully AI‑free project. :)

Building on the success of its acclaimed predecessor, Yearbook of Lettering #2 brings the global lettering scene to life like never before. From elegant calligraphy and expressive hand lettering to bold graffiti, street art, and dynamic 3D-lettering, this volume celebrates the creativity, diversity, and energy shaping contemporary lettering today.

The book is organized into clearly defined sections to showcase the full spectrum of contemporary lettering:

Ambassadors— in-depth interviews and works from leading figures such as “Tyrsa” Alexis Taïeb, Ying Chang, Ken Barber, Ruben Malayan, Tina Touli, Carmi Grau, Abdelrahman Barakat, and Dave Towers.

Artists— 90 outstanding artists from 31 countries, with generous space for their work spanning calligraphy, hand lettering, graffiti, street art, and 3D-lettering.

Findings— 216 selected works from Instagram, compactly presented to highlight the incredible diversity of today’s lettering community.

Index— comprehensive artist information from A to Z, including bios, style descriptions, materials used, and contact details.

Yearbook of Lettering #2 is both an inspirational showcase and a practical guide for designers, agencies, and lettering enthusiasts worldwide. Explore the stories, techniques, and personalities that make contemporary lettering such a dynamic and ever-evolving field.