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BAD TYPE — 3D Characters & Experimental Typography
BAD TYPE is a personal creative project combining AI-generated 3D characters, experimental typography, and graphic design.
The series features six female characters, each with a distinct personality, fashion style, and color palette.
The project explores the interaction between character design and typography through oversized letterforms, geometric elements, bold compositions, and playful layering.
The characters were developed using generative AI, followed by visual refinement, color grading, and custom poster layouts. Motion experiments bring the characters to life and extend the series beyond static visuals.
My Role: Art Direction, Graphic Design, Typography, AI-Assisted Character Development, Motion Design.
Tools: Nano Banana, Kling, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects.
six characters in one series is a lot,, did the typography come first or the characters?
Haha, it actually started with the characters! 😄 I created the first one, then started experimenting with typography and composition. Once I found a visual style I liked, I decided to turn it into a whole series. Six characters definitely weren't the original plan 😂
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