Algoritmo•8

The font was developed as a means of displaying the written language of digital systems and algorithms that communicate without human participation. The main task of Algoitmo-8 is to create the illusion of typing a text that is meaningless from a human point of view, to make it hard to read, to disguise the content of the message. The font is inspired by the works in the field of experimental typography, first of all by Wim Crouwel’s New Alphabet.

type cachou

This typography for the music group Cachou, merges childish carelessness and adult audacity. Like a coloring overflowing with spontaneity. Each line represents the mistakes and scars that are part of us, it is through these experiences of life that we are formed.

This approach is made to exceed conventional limits, refusing to be conditioned. The lines are variable and they embody the dynamic performances of the group on stage.

SPACE-TYPEFACE

“Space-Typeface” explores transforming flat letter forms into three-dimensional shapes. It emphasizes legibility and aesthetics in spatial and temporal dimensions. The project offers an experience of transferring flat letters onto 3D volumes. Letters are created from virtual ink—light, projected onto protruding and inverse cube volumes, transforming their appearance through spatial changes.

Bubble Type

“Bubble Type” is a bilingual legibility spectrum exploring the transformation of letters from a liquid state to bubbles, pushing visibility and legibility boundaries. Beginning with fluid, formless letters, it emphasizes motion and abstraction. As they solidify into defined bubbles, the design tests manipulation limits while maintaining recognition. This spectrum challenges traditional typographic notions and examines legibility across languages, creating a unique bilingual visual experiment.

solit

solit is a sound-based writing system and typeface that bridges the gap between English spelling and pronunciation. It uses segments of Latin letters to systematically create new glyphs representing sounds, enhancing intuitive comprehension by balancing the desire for novelty and familiarity in type design.

Plot

The project explores the experimental use of analog tools repurposed for new graphic outputs. A laser cutter was modified to act as a writing instrument, but it cannot lift the writing tool, often crossing through the text. Thus, a new typeface was designed to meet these constraints. The project „Plot“ demonstrates how technical limitations can be leveraged to create typographic solutions.

Going Viral

This piece of experimental type is the title illustration for an editorial piece about a drag queen exploring the relationship between internet virality and a positive HIV diagnoses. The piece will be featured in a new publication called Physical Release and will be distributed by ASHwell, a sexual health and wellness organization based in Austin, Texas.

Munich Print Festival 2024

The Munich Print Festival 2024 wrapped up with resounding success and gratitude to all attendees! Hosted by Metapaper, Melville Brand Design, and Slanted Publishers, this vibrant celebration of paper and print took place on July 17th.

The event showcased a rich tapestry of creativity, featuring contributions such as additional design and Riso printing by Markus Lange, and videography by Johannes König.

Riso Studios from across Europe including DRUCKEN3000, Herr und Frau Rio, La Martiennerie, and The Happy Club added their unique flair to the festival.

Noteworthy printing houses like bc.Cards, Chiemgauer Stahlstich Manufaktur, Druckerei Vogl GmbH & Co KG, MXM, P5 / Der Gilch, Simon Marchner, Sven Quaß, and Werkstatt Höflich further enriched the event with their exceptional craftsmanship. You could also find books from us on-site.

The Munich Print Festival 2024 truly exemplified the artistry and innovation within the print industry, leaving participants inspired and eager for more in the years to come.

 

contemplate

Within the chaos of daily life, letters and words blend into a grid of confusing shapes. It is necessary to stop and admire the surroundings, then contemplate: to find meaning and direction, in which the act of contemplation, pause and reflection is hidden in silence, to catch a breath and appreciate the harmony hidden in the mess.

FILTH

Maite Oswald, a design student, explores AI’s role in graphic design. She asks, “How dirty is the use of AI? Are we, as designers, rendering ourselves obsolete or is AI just a tool that can’t replace true creativity?” She is currently working on a series of posters featuring AI-generated typography. Each poster is composed of several AI-generated images, which have been meticulously retouched and edited. Where does AI end and her creative process begin, and does using AI make her a ‘nasty girl’?