A monogram is something that like a coat of arms one thinks archaic and not suitable for XXI century. They can’t make a bigger mistake. In a flood of symbols, avatars or logos, most of them not original, one can be recognisable and stand out with a monogram.
A monogram is made by combining letters or graphemes. Monograms are made by the initials of an individual, logos of a company or organisation.
First appearance of monograms are noted on coins around 350 BC. The known examples are of the names of cities, signatures by artists and craft workers on paintings, sculptures and pieces of furniture. A famous example of a monogram is Christogram or the Chi Rho formed from the first two letters of the name of Jesus Christ. During the history many monarchs had their monograms also known as royal monograms. We have examples of Great Britain, Russia, Sweden and many German states. Today, most famous example in Western world is the royal monogram of British monarch or the cypher.
A monogram must be original so it is supposed to be crafted by some artist specialised in this area of art and crafts. There is but a few artists in today’s world that fit to that description. We have a great luck that one of that kind of artist emerged a few months ago.
Vintage Monograms Design Studio is a design agency specialized in creating different types of monograms. Their services include designing of new monograms or restoration of existing monograms.
The man behind this idea is Mr. Srećko Nikitović designer and heraldic artist with two decades of experience. He pays special attention to every detail. All lines and elements together form a unique and visually pleasing shape. He finds inspiration in different styles that were current during the previous centuries. Each monogram is unique.
At the website of Vintage Monograms Design Studio one can find usefull information about the designing and crafting process meticulously guided by the artist himself to be transformed into real pieces of art. The programs for drawing and photo processing only serve as auxiliary tools in order to produce formats suitable for use in various printing, embroidery or engraving techniques.
I’ve known Mr. Nikitović for over 20 years during which we collaborated in various heraldic projects and became friends, so I can recommend his monogram project to everyone interested to have a original and unique symbol which will made a recognisable sign in the world of anonimous individuals.