Nigel Cottier details how he created 19,840 letterforms with one simple grid-based framework

From the mind of London-based graphic designer Nigel Cottier, Letterform Variations is an ongoing study into letterform construction using basic grid and shape-based systems, exploring their potential to generate vast amounts of varying alphabetical outcomes. Having spent much of his career developing the project alongside his role at Accept & Proceed, Cottier collaborated with Slanted Publishers to capture it in printed form; culminating in 19,840 letters showcased across 692 pages. EM: How are you doing Nigel? NC: I’m doing pretty good.