The English language presents a unique challenge for creating a syllabic writing system due to its vast array of over 10,000 distinct syllables. D16 Syllabics approaches this task by employing a set of techniques influenced by various writing systems worldwide: rotating shapes inspired by Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics; pictographic symbols echoing Mayan glyphs and Egyptian hieroglyphs; and stacked syllable blocks and schematic phonetic symbols reminiscent of Korean Hangul. The name “D16” derives from the dihedral group of order 16, a mathematical concept that governs how a symbol’s orientation affects its pronunciation. Rather than aiming for a complete and optimized representation of English phonetics, D16 embraces ambiguity that can be resolved through context. It allows for multiple ways of writing a syllable and even encourages the creation of new symbols. This system prioritizes expressiveness and artistic freedom, representing the spirit of the ancient writing systems that inspired its development.