Ode to Ampersand: 30+ Inspiring Images of Our Favorite Character
Did you know that the ampersand comes from the phrase “and per se and?” Or that it originated around 1st century AD as a combination of the Roman cursive letters E and T? Even more interesting than its history and origin is its fantastic shape, which designers are constantly using as a muse for a new piece of typographical art.
Below you’ll find over thirty excellent inspirational images that feature ampersands as a primary element. Looking through these will help you learn to take advantage of what is arguably the most attractive character on your keyboard.
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300&65 Ampersands
Hoefler & Frere-Jones
Ampersand ID Chart
Ampersandwich Tee
The Guide
Ampersand Food Groups
Typo gifts
Coffee & Cigarettes Poster
24 Line Poynder Ampersand print
Ampersand (New Kensington, PA)
Neuarmy™ » The Warfare of Deception
Historical retrospective of ITC typefaces
Ampersand | Work in Progress*
The Bad Lab — This & That
Custom Letters
Conor & David – & Poster
Fish&Chips on the Behance Network
Graphic-ExchanGE
L&A wedding stationery
58 Ampersands Poster
Ampersands : craig oldham
imgfave | The Ampersand
Ampersand Deluxe Carrying Case
Ampersand Prints
Sex and the City Ampersand
Letterpressed &
kyle poff
Benwells Specialist Printers
Ampersand
Ampersand
Wallpaper
The Ampersand
Show Us Yours!
Now that you’ve seen all these great examples of Ampersand art, get out there and start making your own.
If you have any great examples that you want to share, leave a link below in the comments so we can check it out. Also be sure to let us know which of the above is your favorite!