Ambigrams by nagfa: September 2007

A spruced-up version of the 'Majulah Singapura' ('Onward, Singapore' in Malay; also Singapore's national anthem) ambigram:

ambigram: majulah.singapura (new)

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And the old (read: original) design, in its best patriotic colours:

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ambigram: majulah-singapura (original)

Labels: ambigram, majulah singapura, nagfa

ambigram: awangpurba

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An ambigram tribute for a close ally: awangpurba from Malaysia. His link: here.

Labels: ambigram, awangpurba, nagfa

ambigram: red-letter-day

Labels: ambigram, nagfa, red letter day

nagfa's ambigram challenge (NAC) September 2007

For this month of September, the proposed nagfa ambigram challenge (NAC) takes another twist as this time we revert to the classic-traditional format of giving a one-word challenge. *Guess some twists here and there would only conjure up a status quo-esque Mobius Strip*.

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The word for this month: 'hybridity'

* The concept most assosciated with ambigram designing is 'dualisme', where two extremes / opposites meet in one design, only to reveal themselves when in differred orientation. Thus, an ambigram could also be seen as a hybridity or hybrid, as it is formed by two concealed entity. In this month's challenge - and as we personally feel that it is indeed a very cooperative word - we would really love to see the artists' personality exuding from their design. And as an extra bonus...

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The designer with the best ambigram design (votings through email and comments, please) will be invited as the Guest Challenger for a future NAC.. All the best!

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Please submit designs to:

nagfa_ambigram@hotmail.com

hopefully before 15th of October (for allowance for us to compile them before November). Please also include the chosen word for the design, your name (pseudonym allowed), country of origin, and website/blog (if any).

*Designers are allowed to send in more than one design/entry..

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Salam,

Nagfa: Naguib & Fadilah

Singapore

Labels: ambigram, hybridity, NAC September, nagfa

NAC JULY 2007 Theme

Hi again for the submissions from ambigram enthusiasts from around the world. NAC (nagfa ambigram challenge), since its first instalment, has undergone quite a bit of a change, in format and also in its format. Never have we thought that a simple invitational on a niche hobby - ambigrams - could be so successful in terms of participation and support. We owe it all to you, dear visitors and friends.

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As nagfa - Naguib and Fadilah - ourselves have plunged into the whirlwind of marriage life. and our careers getting into the faster gears, we feel only right to share what we feel about the future of NAC..

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When we started off, it was like being a wide-eyed kid starting his lemonade stand. He'll be standing there by his stand, waiting patiently, loyally for his clients - his customers, his regulars, his friends - to come by every now and then. And his regulars came from all walks of life: teachers, professionals, students... all dropping by in the midst of their busy schedules, sipping his lemonade as solace to a mundane life.

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As this kid grows up, he himself knows, that how much he loves selling his lemonade, other obligations would creep up, and he will not set up his stand as regularly. Deep in his heart, the nostalgia of meeting and catching up with the regulars will be the best memories one can have. He hopes that when he is there with his loyal lemonade, that regulars could still offer the same 'hi, how do you do?' and 'How's it goin'?'. He misses that too.

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Enjoy..

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salam,

nagfa

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