Whim-wham is a bold and geometric typeface that is intended to be used as a decorative drop cap. “Whim-wham” is the origin word of “whimsy.” This typeface is a cheerful typeface that is inspired by childhood whimsy that is refined through the use of a grid. Whim-wham was created with the packaging of an at-home COVID-19 test. The original packaging lent itself to consistent modularity and it was used as a grid. The letters were carved out from this grid through a series of horizontal, vertical, and diagonal cuts. The nature of each cut was inspired by the triangular facets of the pattern. The letters are characterized with solid bowls that display the geometric pattern and hold most of their weight on the right side. The typeface Whim-wham embodies the meaning of the word and functions as a decorative object used for typographical emphasis.
