illustrator type tools

You can experiment with fonts & type in Illustrator in some interesting ways. The type tool allows you to lay down text, either traditionally, along a path or as a fill to a shape. If you don't have the same font at home, then go to the Type menu and Create Outlines. This converts the font to shape, and it's no longer an editable font. At this point you can play with warp, effect and other tools that you've used this week.

Don't be afraid to hand letter for a more unique style.

Type

type on a path

area type

Create outlines

Warp tools