Type Design - BA1 S2 2025-2026

Type Design - BA1 S2 2025-2026

The creation of a logotype involves establishing a distinct visual identity, embedded in a clearly defined universe. First-year Graphic Design students designed a fully hand-drawn logotype, connected to a subject, a concept, or an environment of their own choice.
This work was based on thorough research in typographic archives. Each student compiled a reference notebook and developed a set of specimens, in order to enrich and structure their graphic and formal thinking.

Studio project (2026) with Robert Huber

Assistants
Dorian Pangallo
Students
Melissa Appelon, Marc Auderset, Olivia Bindon, Suriya Brambilla, Marta Casemi, Alizée Clavien, Ethan Degano, Andrea Dominguez, Mathias Dugenne, Lila Gomez Gaillet, Juliana Granato, Xenia Grange, Bérangère Gremion, Salomé Huwiler, Rebecca Indermühle, Kevin Jeangros, Nolan Latorre, Zachary Ramelet, Gabrielle Richard, Théo Rizzo, Anastassia Siebold, Baptiste Sultana, Margaux Tinguely
Department Visual Communication
Graphic Design
Know-how
Type design

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Type Design - BA1 S1 2025-2026

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Type Design - BA1 S1 2025-2026

with Robert Huber

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