Alphabet Monsters Design Notes u / U

What are Alphabet Monsters?

"Alphabet Monsters" is an original educational material that designs uppercase and lowercase letters as Pokémon-like characters.
By utilizing the shape of the letters as monster silhouettes, we have designed them so that children can enjoy getting familiar with the alphabet.
As a design note, I will write about the behind-the-scenes of the production.

* The Alphabet Monsters list (A3 size) is available for free download for home and educational use.

As a design note, I will write about the behind-the-scenes of the production.

* The Alphabet Monsters list (A3 size) is available for free download for home and educational use.


▶ Alphabet Monsters List (A3 size / Free Download)

The "U" shape that attracts with magnetic force

When I looked at the shapes of "u" and "U", I decided on a "U-shaped magnet" without hesitation. It is familiar to both children and adults, and the setting of using the mysterious power of magnetism is easy to understand and interesting as a character.

By the way, it seems that in English-speaking countries, it is generally called a "horseshoe magnet".

u (Yuji)

The lowercase "u" is a simple magnet motif with a gray body and red and blue accents on the ends.

I utilized the shape of the letter as it is, including the "protrusion" on the bottom right, and it didn't feel out of place at all. For the personality, I imagined a "mischievous child" who goes around sticking various things together with magnetic force, so I gave it a slightly naughty expression. The name is "Yuji," taken from the letter "U".

U (Ugnet)

The uppercase "U" is a type that is divided into red and blue on the left and right. In contrast to the small Yuji, this is a slightly higher-ranking existence that floats in the air in a huge form.

For the face, I chose a design that combines friendliness and mystery, like a clown mask. On both ends, I added the letters "N" and "S" to indicate the magnetic poles.

I named it "Ugnet" by combining "U" and "magnet".

The joy of giving shape to intuition

The "u" and "U" became a very straightforward pair, with the design completed just as the shape of the letters guided me. I would be happy if the relationship between the two, connected by magnetic force, is conveyed through the design.

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