Simon Ålander had a black skateboard lying around and decided he needed to do something about it. The Swedish designer has a talent for hand-lettering and enjoys using a combination of analog and digital techniques to create his typographic designs. He knew lettering was the answer, and his New York hand-drawn script combines skate culture with contrasting letterforms and flourishes.

To create this piece, Simon started by using a projector to trace his design and then used a white marker to enhance the outlines. He applied three layers of white ink to form the foundation and then used a stippling technique to add the depth and texture you see in the script.

Simon is inspired by "music, streetwear, graffiti and the sneaker culture." He also likes "coffee (a lot), beer and [walking] around cities" solo while listening to music.

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