We’re not sure we ever expected to see an Ampersand, that swoopy logogram representing “and” dressed like a kung-fu fighter. But here we are.

And we appreciate the cheeky, irreverence of the series, created by designer Diego Pinilla Amaya.

In The Ampersand Crowd, we see ten diversely adorned characters, from firefighters to glammed-out characters in party regalia.

Once we’ve seen typed characters in full costume, the regular alphabet may seem downright naked by comparison.

See more of the artist’s work on Behance and Instagram.

Images ยฉ Copyright Diego Pinilla Amaya. Used with designer’s permission.

Illustration of a firefighter holding an axe, wearing a helmet and protective gear, with an ampersand symbol design.
A stylized illustration of a yellow ampersand shape, integrated with a hand holding a sword, wearing a yellow sports shoe.
A playful representation of an ampersand designed as a baseball player, featuring a cap, jersey with the number 1, and a baseball glove with a ball.
A graphic featuring a stylized blue ampersand with a microphone in one hand, wearing a bucket hat and an Adidas track jacket.
Artistic representation of a stylized figure with a large mass of hair, wearing a blue beret and holding a cigarette holder, complemented by a high-heeled shoe.
A whimsical illustration of a Santa figure with red clothing and a Santa hat, holding a red envelope in a gloved hand.
Colorful clown illustration featuring a stylized ampersand with a clown hat, blowing a horn, wearing a clown shoe and mimicking playful gestures.
A stylized representation of the ampersand symbol, featuring a police officer's arm holding a megaphone. The arm is dressed in a police uniform with a badge, while the ampersand itself is designed in a way that resembles the figure of the officer.
An artistic representation of an ampersand symbol adorned with pink fabric and a blue sequined top hat, featuring a blue high-heeled shoe and a blue hand gesture.
An artistic representation of an ampersand that incorporates elements of a gentleman's attire, featuring a top hat, a gloved hand, and formal wear.
A collection of stylized ampersands, each character representing different personas such as a glam figure, rapper, firefighter, queen, kung-fu fighter, officer, clown, catcher, and Santa Claus.

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2 Comments

  1. Suzanne Ferrell

    I love them all! The creativity is awesome!

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