In 2004, the writing group 26 and the International Society of Typographic Designers joined forces to explore the DNA of language. Twenty-six business writers were randomly paired with twenty-six graphic designers, given one letter each and asked to create a collaborative work that celebrated, explored, questioned, elucidated or subverted that letter. Throughout the process, the British Library acted as a resource for information and inspiration, and the resulting exhibition, “26 Letters: Illuminating the Alphabet,” was displayed throughout the library building as part of the London Design Festival.