What texts should be included in a type design reader?

The central focus of the Shape Shifters type design course, which took place in summer 2023 under the guidance of Professor Pierre Pané-Farré and Simon Thiefes, was a selection of a diverse range of texts which provided discussion and inspiration, as well as also serving as the foundation of the conceptualization of distinct type designs throughout the semester. Each showcased design is the culmination of a careful analysis of a specified text, utilizing it as a catalyst to explore the potential of the variable type format while shaping the design concept.

To demonstrate their concept and research, students coded their own web type specimens. Thus, although the type designs presented in this newsprint publication are static, they were all conceived using multiple axis design spaces. Keep an eye out for shape shifting...

Designed by Lorenz Fackler

Published by Pantograph

Folded broadside, unbound, 16 pages, b&w, 11.25 × 14.6 inches