Start from the word
Use a clear letter skeleton and compare increasingly stylised versions. Decide where recognisability matters and where a shape can carry the visual idea.
Look at repetition
A recurring stroke or motif can join different drawings into a recognisable practice. Test what happens when the motif changes in scale or colour.
Keep the exercise on paper
Explore the graphic language in a sketchbook or on surfaces where you have permission. The study concerns design and observation rather than unauthorised marking.