Transformation of "HELLO WORLD" into custom cipher font using geometric pattern blocks

Cipher font — an infinite finite pattern

Font based on encryption and decryption of characters

Experimental | Typography | Patterns

This project explores a novel system for encoding textual information into graphic patterns using a custom-designed font. The initial challenge addressed was the labor-intensive process of manually translating text into complex visual codes. To overcome this, a font was developed using Fontself Maker, enabling automated conversion of text into unique pattern sequences while maintaining visual consistency.

The project advances beyond functionality into experimental territory by iteratively generating new patterns from the negative spaces of previous ones. This process creates an evolving, self-reproducing visual language that oscillates between structured and chaotic forms. The approach highlights the interplay between positive and negative space, resulting in infinite variations driven by the input text.

Key outcomes include a functional font system that encodes messages into visual patterns and a conceptual framework for infinite pattern iteration. This dual focus integrates design, communication, and computational thinking, offering potential for future automation and generative applications.

Cipher key showing geometric symbols representing each uppercase Latin letter from A to Z
Encoded paragraph in cipher font, quote from The Lord of the Rings
Animated: cipher text types out line-by-line on a white background
Dense vertical grid of repeating cipher symbols, forming abstract texture
Grid of letters mapped to abstract modular cipher forms
Dense triangular structure generated from repeating base units
Full cipher alphabet and symbols with matching geometric shapes
Black screen with geometric symbols gradually forming a block
Animated typing in cipher font creating patterned message
Light gray overlapping grid of cipher shapes on white background
Cipher font legend mapping letters and symbols to abstract forms
Dense black text block rendered in full cipher pattern
Light gray grid of cipher symbols resembling faded encoded text
Five lines of encoded cipher text using angular geometric symbols
Black rectangular card with repeating white cipher pattern on gray background
Book titled “Pattern Documentation” with dense cipher pattern on cover and spine
Banner for a book festival with large angular black pattern and minimal text