Graphic Languages—A Visual Guide to the World’s Writing Systems

Please note: This is a preorder only, the book gets shipped once published in May 2025.

Graphic Languages is a vibrant visual journey and guide through the world’s most influential writing systems—brought to life by Oliver Häusle in collaboration with leading international type designers and script experts. At its heart lies the unique visual DNA of each script: its striking forms, cultural significance, and enduring power as a cornerstone of human communication. With a bold focus on design, Graphic Languages is an inspiring introduction and celebration of of the incredible diversity of global writing systems.

But this is more than just a presentation —Graphic Languages is a dynamic resource for designers of all kinds, from students and educators to seasoned professionals. Packed with expert insights, curated reading, and cultural context, Graphic Languages invites you to dive deeper into the fascinating histories, meanings, and creative potential of writing systems worldwide. It’s a powerful reminder of how writing doesn’t just communicate—it connects.

A visual guide to the following Writing Systems:

Adlam, Arabic, Armenian, Bengali, Chinese, Cyrilic, Devanagari, Ge’ez, Georgian, Greek, Gujarati, Gurmukhi, Hangul, Hebrew, Japanese, Kannada, Khmer, Latin, Malayalam, N’Ko, Oriya, Sinhala, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Tifinagh