Ornamental Utopia

Outcomes of the GridType Lab workshop w/ Céline Hurka & Yamuna Forzani

Join Céline and Yamuna on the 1st of December for this cutesy celebration of all things type. Using the grid-based framework of GridType, together we will create ornamental designs perfect to get you into the festive spirit. The afternoon will also have open discussions around topics that the hosts have been exploring in their work such as inclusivity, feminism, textiles, type design and tool making as art/design practices.

by Céline & Yamuna
by Céline & Yamuna
by Céline & Yamuna
by Céline & Yamuna
by Céline & Yamuna
by Céline & Yamuna
by Céline & Yamuna
by Flóra Pálhegyi
by Flóra Pálhegyi
by Flóra Pálhegyi
by Flóra Pálhegyi
by Flóra Pálhegyi
by Flóra Pálhegyi
by Florian
by Florian
by Florian
by Florian
by Josha Lopez
by Josha Lopez
by Josha Lopez
by Josha Lopez
by Josha Lopez
by Josha Lopez
by Josha Lopez
by Josha Lopez
by Katharina
by Katharina
by Katharina
by Katharina
by Maggie
by Maggie
by Maggie
by Maggie
by Orla
by Orla
by Orla
by Orla
by Orla
by Svatopluk Ručka
by Svatopluk Ručka
by Svatopluk Ručka
by Svatopluk Ručka
by Svatopluk Ručka
by Svatopluk Ručka

Typographic Fortune Telling

Outcomes of the GridType Lab workshop w/ Charlotte Rohde

In this workshop, we’ll explore how typefaces can convey distinct personalities, moods, and narratives. Typography isn’t just about choosing letters; it’s about crafting voices and characters through type. We’ll start by dissecting the unique “character” of well-known typefaces, examining how subtle details—like curves, angles, and proportions—can communicate different emotions and ideas. From here, we’ll exchange characterizations and reinterpret someone else’s typographic characters into a new typeface.

Alix Stria’s font, based on Hessel Hemstra’s description of Format Grotesk.
Alix Stria’s font, based on Hessel Hemstra’s description of Format Grotesk.
Alix Stria’s font, based on Hessel Hemstra’s description of Format Grotesk.
Alix Stria’s font, based on Hessel Hemstra’s description of Format Grotesk.
Ananya Panda’s font George, based on Mark Wiitanen’s description of Cooper Black.
Ananya Panda’s font George, based on Mark Wiitanen’s description of Cooper Black.
Ananya Panda’s font George, based on Mark Wiitanen’s description of Cooper Black.
Ananya Panda’s font George, based on Mark Wiitanen’s description of Cooper Black.
Ananya Panda’s font George, based on Mark Wiitanen’s description of Cooper Black.
Fleur Ellis’s font Barge, based on Alix Stria’s description of Emomania.
Fleur Ellis’s font Barge, based on Alix Stria’s description of Emomania.
Fleur Ellis’s font Barge, based on Alix Stria’s description of Emomania.
Fleur Ellis’s font Barge, based on Alix Stria’s description of Emomania.
Fleur Ellis’s font Barge, based on Alix Stria’s description of Emomania.
Hessel Hemstra’s font Amber, based on Valerie Estrina’s description of Aether Mono.
Hessel Hemstra’s font Amber, based on Valerie Estrina’s description of Aether Mono.
Hessel Hemstra’s font Amber, based on Valerie Estrina’s description of Aether Mono.
Hessel Hemstra’s font Amber, based on Valerie Estrina’s description of Aether Mono.
Ieva Valule’s font Pearl, based on Ananya Panda’s description of Mantar.
Ieva Valule’s font Pearl, based on Ananya Panda’s description of Mantar.
Ieva Valule’s font Pearl, based on Ananya Panda’s description of Mantar.
Ieva Valule’s font Pearl, based on Ananya Panda’s description of Mantar.
Ieva Valule’s font Pearl, based on Ananya Panda’s description of Mantar.
Mark Wiitanen’s font FiFi/AA, based on Roosje van der Kamp’s description of Herkules.
Mark Wiitanen’s font FiFi/AA, based on Roosje van der Kamp’s description of Herkules.
Mark Wiitanen’s font FiFi/AA, based on Roosje van der Kamp’s description of Herkules.
Mark Wiitanen’s font FiFi/AA, based on Roosje van der Kamp’s description of Herkules.
Mark Wiitanen’s font FiFi/AA, based on Roosje van der Kamp’s description of Herkules.
Roosje van der Kamp’s font Ludwig, based on Ieva Valule’s description of Vendôme.
Roosje van der Kamp’s font Ludwig, based on Ieva Valule’s description of Vendôme.
Roosje van der Kamp’s font Ludwig, based on Ieva Valule’s description of Vendôme.
Roosje van der Kamp’s font Ludwig, based on Ieva Valule’s description of Vendôme.
Svatopluk Ručka’s font Matcha, based on a description of Zirbal.
Svatopluk Ručka’s font Matcha, based on a description of Zirbal.
Svatopluk Ručka’s font Matcha, based on a description of Zirbal.
Svatopluk Ručka’s font Matcha, based on a description of Zirbal.
Valerie Estrina’s font Kimberley, based on Svatopluk Ručka’s description of Antique Olive.
Valerie Estrina’s font Kimberley, based on Svatopluk Ručka’s description of Antique Olive.
Valerie Estrina’s font Kimberley, based on Svatopluk Ručka’s description of Antique Olive.
Valerie Estrina’s font Kimberley, based on Svatopluk Ručka’s description of Antique Olive.
Valerie Estrina’s font Kimberley, based on Svatopluk Ručka’s description of Antique Olive.

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We would love to see what you create with Grid Type. Send us your generated fonts and examples of them in use via mail or join the GridType Community on discord.

Gallery coming soon.