lydia-ella-lilly-andy

andy-lilly-ella-lydia

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Two draft versions. The formula proved do-able. Next step is the juxtaposition for an optimal presentation.

ambigram: all.star

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We've gone for the more technical presentation, leaning more towards overall shape than fluidity. Looking at this again, a flowy design, based on a 70s-style font, with the almost-'customary' ribbon would look even more beautiful. And could even be iconic. ("For later," / says the procrastinator.)

reflection: 'Allah' in Arabic (diamond)

Romanized Kufic: the 4 elements (water.earth.fire.air)

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Most will agree that John Langdon's 'Illuminati Diamond' ambigram which comprises of the 4 elements is the ultimate ambigram to date. The design is perfect thematically, aesthetically and in its proportion and presentation. Many ambigram enthusiasts, once they have 'mastered' the basic formulae-solving in ambigram designing, will proceed to attempt a diamond ambigram of their own. Us included.

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Hence, now, nagfa's own interpretation and potrayal of the 4-elements diamond. As a Romanized Kufic design. The strength of this design - we feel - is in its successful condensation of the 4 words into a rectangle (16x19 grid; a perfect square would be more ideal, of course, and we would be honoured to see anyone who could come up with that). Another detail worthy of noting is that the word 'fire' is formed by letters from the other 3 elements: the 'F' is from the 'H' in 'earth'; 'ir' is part of the 'R' in air; the 'E' is from the 'W' in 'water'.

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Another colour combo:

Romanized Kufic: the 4 elements (water.earth.fire.air) white