TYPE DESIGN
Katarzyna Friedrich – Material Type
by Katarzyna Friedrich
Material Type is a research project at the intersection of multiple design disciplines that investigates the materiality of type. It examines typography across different materials and production technologies, from metal stamping to injection molding. This research analyzes their preparation, constraints, manufacturing processes, environmental factors and visual outcomes, as each process affects letterforms in unique ways. As knowledge in this area is fragmented, Material Type proposes a sample of instructive technological-typographic taxonomy: a comparative guide that supports informed decisions, improves collaboration, reduces prototyping, and encourages more sustainable design practices.
