Exercise – creating a procedural 3D ambigram
In this exercise, it’s time to put your newfound skills to the test in making a 3D ambigram. Let’s start by explaining the basics.
What is a 3D ambigram?
A 3D ambigram is a visual design or word that retains its readability and meaning when viewed from different perspectives or orientations in three-dimensional space.
Unlike a traditional ambigram, which is usually designed for 2D surfaces (such as rotating a word upside down), a 3D ambigram can be interpreted correctly when viewed from various angles, such as when rotated or seen from different sides of a physical object. This requires a creative blend of typography and geometry.
Figure 7.16 shows an example of a 3D ambigram of the words Yes and No:
Figure 7.16: 3D ambigram
In this exercise, we’ll explore how to create this phenomenon procedurally with up to four different angles or phrases. Let’s start by figuring out how...
