Alternative Punctuation
Concept and Glyph Design
Language exists in a constant ebb & flow of form and definition. While the words we use are almost never concrete, the marks we punctuate with remain static. Through research, surveying & experimental glyph design I chased the question, “What could new punctuation marks look like?”
Presented are 3 punctuation marks to denote the written emotional tones of sarcasm, authority a caring. Distinct from emojis or ideographs the punctuation marks follow historical precedent as handwritten marks adaptable to digital spaces and various typeface design styles.
Concept and Glyph Design
Language exists in a constant ebb & flow of form and definition. While the words we use are almost never concrete, the marks we punctuate with remain static. Through research, surveying & experimental glyph design I chased the question, “What could new punctuation marks look like?”
Presented are 3 punctuation marks to denote the written emotional tones of sarcasm, authority a caring. Distinct from emojis or ideographs the punctuation marks follow historical precedent as handwritten marks adaptable to digital spaces and various typeface design styles.
![](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ba9ef75b8f7db2ee6b37499bdb3595b9d5dcd15af452b95be20a4627dc5842b7/ALTP-01.png)
![](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/30e16a7297e2e3053dcc791ce2763df1c1bd4ea5d7b27bbcad81d23b5101d9b4/ALTP-03.png)
![](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/fe606406d114cf8830785496c93e521e248f496c3db2ba0f689ec68d07fb3628/ALTP-02.png)
![](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0e749bcc2d94b61a31cb56bdb633617fb9ed298825e9d5aa9aaab942df8af38e/ALTP-04.png)