As a tribute to my favorite Psychic-type Pokémon, Unown, I reconstructed each of its forms using Adobe Illustrator and enhanced them with a 3D effect, giving these delightful Pokémon depth and character. Renowned for its mysterious depiction as letters and symbols, Unown represents a mystical and meaningful aspect in the Pokémon universe.
Throughout this project, I found myself pondering the creative process of Ken Sugimori, the original artist responsible for Unown and the entire roster of 151 original Pokémon. For me, the process of reconstructing these forms was a glimpse into Sugimori's artistic journey.
Vector linework in Adobe Illustrator
One component of this project included developing an OpenType font inspired by the 28 forms of Unown.
