The team at Dinamo Typefaces write a fun newsletter. In the latest issue, their team introduced an updated version of their font, Gravity. 

In the release notes, you’ll find a 10-page original manga, hand drawn by graphic designer Melanie Schmidt. She writes, “Every line was refined digitally before I switched to analogue for the shading, because apparently I enjoy making my life unnecessarily difficult.”

Going beyond requirements is a gamble. While it can feel tough in the moment, you’ll at least have a three dimensional business card you can point to. And sometimes, like this time, it really works. 

Remember, as Hank Green says, “You aren’t just working on the thing you’re making right now, you’re also working on everything you will ever make in the future.” The reward for doing this work well is more of this type of work.

If you’re a manager, giving your team the freedom to be extra creative is a very simple way to make them feel fulfilled and to get some extra attention for the business.