Technology dominates the graphic design industry. I hope we all agree, that technology (with all its latest innovations and conveniences) will never replace the beauty and artistic merit of hand drawings.

Today’s inspiration gallery is precisely about this. Lets celebrate the raw talent of graphic designers that still appreciate, excel and perhaps even prefer doing hand lettering and design by hand.

Hand Lettering

1. How Satisfying.

DesignContest Inspiration Gallery: Graphic Design By Hand

2. Greetings!

DesignContest Inspiration Gallery: Graphic Design By Hand

3. Handling the Curve

DesignContest Inspiration Gallery: Graphic Design By Hand

4. Hey Mami

DesignContest Inspiration Gallery: Graphic Design By Hand

5. Can’t stop watching this!

DesignContest Inspiration Gallery: Graphic Design By Hand

6. Gosh

DesignContest Inspiration Gallery: Graphic Design By Hand

7. Smile

DesignContest Inspiration Gallery: Graphic Design By Hand

Hand Lettering by Seb Lester

A UK-based graphic designer, Seb Lester, decided to really show the world that the art of hand-lettering is not dead.

Hand Lettering by Seb Lester

Hand Lettering by Seb Lester

Hand Lettering by Seb Lester

Hand Lettering by Seb Lester

Hand Lettering by Seb Lester

Seb Lester also recreates iconic lettering of popular brands, TV shows, and movies, BY HAND!

Hand Lettering by Seb Lester

Hand Lettering by Seb Lester

Hand Lettering by Seb Lester

He’s also quite the joker…

Hand Lettering by Seb Lester

Graphic Design by Hand – Jake Weidmann

Graphic Design by Hand - Jake Weidmann

Graphic Design by Hand - Jake Weidmann

Graphic Design by Hand - Jake Weidmann

Graphic Design by Hand - Jake Weidmann

Graphic Design by Hand - Jake Weidmann

With this image in mind, have an amazing weekend!

To see more satisfying hand lettering videos visit this website, and stock up on some marvelous art and design supplies to get started on your very own designs.