Georgian alphabet, writing and typography
by Sophia KintsurashviliAn article on the origins of the Georgian writing script, is historical development, printing traditions, and Georgian typography today.Typeface design beyond a single script
Essays by Peter BiľakCreating a new language version of a typeface is akin to a translation, whereby purpose, intention and respect are as important as proportion and design.Devanagari – The Makings of a National Character
Essays by Karthik MalliThe story of Devanagari type from early print to the digital age, as Indian print culture both sparked and responded to intense socio-political change and constant technological innovation.Regional forms of Devanagari (Survey Report)
Essays by Héctor MangasWe created a survey to evaluate different graphic variants of Devanagari characters, interviewing hundreds of people gathering data and recommendations not only on the recognisability of each form of the Devanagari characters, but also on the preferences of readers and users.Syllabics typographic guidelines and local typographic preferences
Essays by Kevin KingThis essay provides guidelines to fine Syllabics typography through identifying its general and inherent concepts, as well as detailing the nuances found in local preferences within individual communities.On developing a secondary style for the Canadian Syllabics
Essays by Kevin KingThis essay explores the journey to developing a suitable secondary style for such a script, the Canadian Syllabics, in a way that expands its typographic palette and offers more tools for expressing the language in its visual form.November Tamil: Designing with purpose
Essays by Aadarsh RajanNovember, October and November Stencil Tamil are a family of low-contrast, monolinear Tamil typefaces. Following a rigorous overhaul of the original, they have now been redesigned for better reading and unambiguous communication in text and display sizes.Theory of Type Design, a book review
Reviews by Peter BiľakA book review of Theory of Type Design by internationally renowned type designer Gerard Unger, where he is delving into cultural, historical and social roots of type design and typography.Size-Specific Spacing of Fonts
Essays by Peter BiľakType design must consider not only the shape of the letters, but also the white space around them, which is essential for the ease of reading.Planejamento familiar, ou como as famílias tipográficas funcionam
Essays by Peter BiľakUm ensaio sobre a história e definição de famílias tipográficas, parâmetros para o design de tipos, e as possibilidades para criação de sistemas tipográficos ainda maiores hoje.Designers Reclusos – Redefinindo o Sucesso na Era da Internet
Essays by Peter BiľakA distração das mídias sociais pode levar a gritos de “deixe-me continuar com meu trabalho”. Para designers, não há fim na demanda para se estar fisicamente e digitalmente ‘na vitrine’. Porém, e se esse não for o seu modo de ser, ou se não foi esse o motivo que o levou a projetar? Para além de curtidas, seguidores, networking e conexões, para muitos a questão fundamental é: até que ponto o reconhecimento público é uma medida de sucesso?Reclusive Designers — Redefining Success in the Internet Era
Essays by Peter BiľakThe distraction of social media can lead to screams of ‘let me just get on with my work.’ For designers, the demand to be physically and digitally ‘out there’ is endless. But what if that is not how you are, or why you even wanted to design? Beyond the likes, followers, networking and connecting, for many people the fundamental issue is: to what extent is public recognition a measure of success?