For my alphabet design, I wanted to create something that was simple, yet still had character. The rules I set for my design are 1. the letters will all be in a serif typeface, 2. each letter must have 2 lines on the longest/straightest side of the letter, and 3. each letter must have a flat top. I have designed six letters, trying to use letters that have straight edges, and letters that typically have more curved features. The letters D, G, P, and J all consist of both straight edges and curves. I chose to do these letters first to show how my a rules can apply to all letters within the alphabet. The letters must also fit into a 1″ x 1″ box–to ensure this, I went into “view” and clicked “show grid” as also turned on the ruler tool. The letters I have designed are quite thin, but I think by adding a double line on one side of each letter helps provide contrast between the elements of each letter. If you look at the letters A and M, you can see how I implemented rule #3. Instead of having pointed tops on these letters, I added a small line to create a flat top. I think this letter design is fairly modern and would work well as for text in a headline. I am excited to continue working on this design and finish creating the rest of the alphabet!