Iconic

Stephanie Wilson – Iconic

Iconic stands at the intersection of typography, social research, and inclusive design. It addresses a growing concern: making reading more accessible for senior readers. Through the development of a typeface named Iconic, the project aims to enhance reading comfort while offering an aesthetic, functional, and adaptable typeface suited to the changes associated with aging. The project was created in collaboration with senior-lab, a Swiss platform dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for seniors. Grounded in a participatory methodology, this collaboration enabled a reality-based approach: available in serif, sans serif, sans semibold, and italics, Iconic was designed based on feedback and testimonials gathered from seniors during sessions held at ECAL.

Diploma project (2025)

Students
Stephanie Wilson
Mention
Bien
Award
Prix Nestlé
Know-how
Type design, Editorial

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Photo by Esteban Sandoz

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Photo by © senior-lab / Alizée Quinche
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Photo by © senior-lab / Alizée Quinche

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