Abstract
As designers, why can't we create as a chemist? As artists, why can't we create as a mathematician? As illustrators, why can't we create as magicians? "Cross-field" or cross-disciplinary design is my preferred methodology. I also use the word "overlap" to summarize the process. Unlearning traditional boundaries is necessary for us to forget who we are and redefine ourselves. Everyday things, ordinary objects, or overlooked ideas can inspire us to contemplate new connections, and out of this reverie, we push ourselves to look forward. We look for new ideas; we look for new processes; we find new forms. If we overlap our disciplines, more creative art or design will develop. This process is what I call consumptions and accumulations-we consume time, money and energy and accumulate knowledge, experiences, and inspiration. I design my typefaces with different elements and concepts, and I consider myself a chemist, a mathematician, and a magician while I am working. I am currently designing fonts. I want my typefaces to resonate with people who share a similar experience; to engage people who are not interested in studying a scientific subject; to charm people who are fond of the beauty of nature. I want to make an unusual exchange with other people.