Beschreibung
Molecular Typography Laboratory is a speculative research project that delves into experimental typography, exploring the intersection of function versus aesthetics and content versus form. This pseudo-scientific study operates on the premise that Latin and Hebrew letters possess a molecular structure, examining how this assumption can be applied to alphabets and languages. It is an interdisciplinary endeavor that bridges the gap between design, science, and language. The research is a deep and comprehensive exploration of the concept of molecular typography. It involves a series of over 150 tests, each designed as a structured game where Franco defines the rules, sets the stage, and selects the participants. These tests have led to the identification of 11 key themes: foundations, language, gender, formula, weight, 3D, gravitation, generative research, color, word play, and the relationship between type and image. The book features four illuminating essays that provide historical, cultural, and academic insights into typographic research.
Herstellerkennzeichnung:
Slanted Publishers UG (haftungsbechränkt)
Julia Kahl
Nördliche Uferstraße 4-6
76189 Karlsruhe
DE
E-Mail: julia.kahl@slanted.de
Internet: https://www.slanted.de/publisher/profile-contact/
