Letterer, illustrator, and designer Jessica Hische didn’t expect that her little pet project, Daily Drop Caps, would turn into something so big and would introduce her to many of her current clients.

After working a regular 9-5 this Brooklyn based gal decided to go it on her own as a freelancer, and as a way to keep her creativity flowing she created a side project called the Daily Drop Caps.

Daily Drop Caps is a site dedicated to the art of lettering - showcasing one letter ever day. It started with Hische’s designs, but when the project was coming to an end she contacted other designers, illustrators and letterers to share their talent in a final “baker’s dozen” alphabet. Some of the creative contributors include Marian Bantjes, Keetra Dean Dixon (work shown above), Alejandro Paul, and Linzie Hunter.

Featured in this months How Magazine’s article, Accidental Promoter, Hische has plans for projects that are more than little pet projects. She is currently working on a book proposal, developing her online shop (full of beautiful letterpress prints!), and continuing to do more “side projects”.

Take a minute to check out her site, maybe it will inspire your next pet project ... or you could skip the timely process and purchase one of Hische’s prints!

Links: Daily Drop Caps / Jessica Hische