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presents an interesting collection of letters. In these artworks, the letters are no longer passive characters on a keyboard, they enter three-dimensional space and take on a variety of characteristics that represent them. These letters not only carry semantic information, but also have tangible properties that cannot be replicated in environments such as the page, paper or electronic screen. They have weight, volume and surface, and can be arranged and touched in any way to convey more meaning. At the same time, the letters are more than simple three-dimensional characters. They are Barbara's exploration of the connection between letters and other substances through duality and interactivity, expanding the understanding of the form, appearance, and function of letters.

- Design theorist Dr Barbara Brownie is also Assistant Director of the School of Communication at the Royal College of Art. Her research spans the disciplines of fashion, product design, film and television, and engineering. This book showcases her artistic exploration of letterforms.

- Wander into Barbara's wildly creative mind, perceive the alphabet from a different perspective, and experience its magical response as a subject interacting with its environment.

- Unique, interesting, and expressive, this book is a treasure trove of inspiration for designers.