Cyril
—(2019)
Family Monogram
Capturing Life's Quiet Evolutions
As designers, we have the unique ability to visually encapsulate the essence of a person through intentional creative choices. In the case of my father, Cyril, an energetic yet fiercely private individual, I aimed to authentically reflect his newfound passion for yoga through a custom monogram.
As designers, we have the unique ability to visually encapsulate the essence of a person through intentional creative choices. In the case of my father, Cyril, an energetic yet fiercely private individual, I aimed to authentically reflect his newfound passion for yoga through a custom monogram.
In 2019, at 54 years old, my dad took up yoga, dedicating his free time to attending local classes. Inspired by his commitment to this new chapter, I envisioned an emblematic monogram that could serve as a symbolic memento. The design subtly combines the elegant forms of the Sukhasana yoga pose with typographic elements discovered in the pages of an old reference book.
The resulting monogram distils my father's self-guided journey into a renewed sense of balance and growth into a harmonious graphic emblem. Envisioned to be embroidered onto a yoga mat, this personal mark holds the intention of honouring Cyril's devotion to self-care as he contemplates his transition into retirement.
For me, the creative process became a meditative act itself, providing space to reflect on how we evolve across life's phases, shedding self-imposed limitations to embrace new passions and identities. Through thoughtful typography, I aimed to immortalise this quiet personal renaissance in a meaningful yet understated way.
