A calligram is a word or text that is written in such a way that reveals the meaning or the intent of the written word. It’s calligraphy done creatively. A famous example, are these Arabic words that illustrate their meanings. It takes a lot of word knowledge and artistic skills to visualize the meaning of words in the form of calligrams. That’s what New York-based designer Ji Lee was able to demonstrate in the words below. Check them out and let us know what you think.
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