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We celebrate non-Latin typefaces and typography, design and communication that enable communities to develop culture and enterprises. The Non-Latin Typographic Project | Competition, Conferences, Exhibitions & Publications

30/04/2025

As part of GRANSHAN’s community spotlight series, we’re excited to introduce Kostas Bartsokas, a Greek type designer with a passion for expressive letterforms and multicultural design.

With an MA in Typeface Design from the University of Reading, Kostas blends historical influence with contemporary experimentation. His work bridges functionality and flair, with a growing international presence. Selected projects include:

🔹 Averta – A warm, modernist sans serif with a clear tone of voice supporting Cyrillic, Greek, and Latin, beloved by designers worldwide.
🔹 Oi! – A loud, unapologetic display typeface with Clarendon roots and heavyweight energy, supporting various scripts including Tamil and Arabic.
🔹 Commissioner – An open-source typeface crafted for accessibility and neutrality in public-facing applications.
🔹 Evert – A sharp, mechanical grotesque with subtle eccentricities and three optical sizes.

Each project reflects his adventurous eye and love for types that tell stories.

25/04/2025

We’re thrilled to share that Boris Kochan - GRANSHAN Chairman, designer, and one of Germany’s leading voices in design policy—will be on stage at DIVE’25 in Munich!

As the initiator and curator of DIVE’25, Boris brings together visionary minds from design, politics, business, and science—sparking conversations that explore the social, ecological, and cultural impact of design.

🌀 DIVE’25 is more than a conference. It highlights future perspectives for and through design and invites participants to network and develop new projects.

🗓 8–10 May 2025
📍 Fat Cat München (formerly Gasteig)
🎟 Tickets → https://lnkd.in/dFWizudd

Come join the conversation, where effective design comes to life.

22/04/2025

Proudly announcing that, Veronika Burian, our chairwomen will be speaking at ATypI Copenhagen 2025! 🇩🇰

Join our chairwoman and TypeTogether co-founder for an exciting session at this prestigious event, hosted at the Royal Danish Academy from April 22–26, 2025.

We can’t wait to see you there and explore the future of type and design together!

📅 April 22–26, 2025
📍 Royal Danish Academy, Copenhagen
🎟 More info & tickets: ATypI Copenhagen 2025

21/04/2025

The GRANSHAN community celebrates designers who push the boundaries of typography, and Toshi Omagari is a prime example. Born in Japan and trained at Musashino Art University and the University of Reading, Toshi has built a distinguished career in type design, blending calligraphic traditions with modern innovation.

His work has received international recognition, including the Modern Cyrillic 2014 award and a TDC Certificate of Excellence in Type Design for Metro Nova. He is also known for his contributions to typographic translation, making essential design literature accessible to Japanese audiences.

Toshi’s typefaces have won multiple awards at the GRANSHAN competition, including Klaket, Codelia, and Platia. One of his most notable typefaces, Marco (published with TypeTogether in 2014), is a lively humanist serif with a strong calligraphic influence. Its asymmetric baseline serifs and flared stems create a dynamic yet highly readable text, embodying both precision and warmth.

Toshi’s work exemplifies GRANSHAN’s spirit—where typography becomes a bridge between cultures, scripts, and traditions.

17/04/2025

We’re proud to share that our chairwoman Veronika Burian, co-founder of TypeTogether and initiator of the Primariumproject, will be speaking at this year’s DIVE '25 in Munich!
She joins an inspiring line-up of over 80 experts from design, media, politics, and beyond – sparking dialogue, exploring ideas, and shaping the future of design.

🎤 Veronika will dive into the intersection of type design and education, showcasing how inclusive design can start with something as fundamental as handwriting.

🗓 8.–10. Mai 2025
📍 Fat Cat München

15/04/2025

As part of GRANSHAN’s ongoing series celebrating its vibrant community, we’re pleased to introduce Vera Evstafieva—a type designer whose work bridges tradition and experimentation.

Her CMYK Calligraphy Series explores the dynamic interplay of Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black through transparent inks and layered strokes. By balancing stroke shapes, counterforms, and color intersections, Vera brings new depth to calligraphic expression.

Her thoughtful, expressive work perfectly embodies the GRANSHAN spirit—where typography is both a craft and a space for innovation.

04/04/2025

For over a decade, GRANSHAN has been shaping the future of type design beyond Latin, celebrating excellence and cherished a global dialogue in typography. Here’s what we’ve accomplished:

📍 50+ Countries represented
🏆 500+ Winners celebrated
🔤 13 Competitions held
🎙️ 15 Conferences organized

GRANSHAN is the hub for global visual identity, advancing type beyond Latin and bridging cultures through design.

💥 Stay tuned - exciting things are coming!

11/03/2025

At GRANSHAN, we believe in preserving the history of typography. ATypI (Association Typographique Internationale) has played a vital role in shaping global type design for over 70 years, and its history deserves to be documented.

A former ATypI President has been working on an in-depth history of the organization, tracing its impact on typography. The project was disrupted by the pandemic and now needs support to be completed.

A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to fund the research and publication:
🔗 https://gofund.me/4b7f5e16

Every contribution helps, and sharing the campaign is just as valuable. Read more in our latest GRANSHAN Insight: https://granshan.com/insights/atypis-history-a-call-for-support

10/03/2025

We are honored to introduce Typotheque, a distinguished type design company based in the Netherlands, internationally recognized for its expertise in multilingual typography and innovative font solutions.

Typotheque is dedicated to supporting the world’s diverse languages, developing typefaces that facilitate communication across cultures and bridge linguistic barriers. Their commitment to global font solutions ensures that people, ideas, and businesses can connect seamlessly, no matter the script or language.

With a portfolio that spans numerous writing systems, Typotheque continues to push the boundaries of multiscript typography, providing both retail fonts and custom solutions for international brands and organizations. Their work reflects a deep understanding of typographic history while embracing modern technological advancements.

As a valued member of the GRANSHAN Supporting Foundries Club, Typotheque’s mission aligns closely with our shared vision of celebrating and advancing global typography.

Thank you, Typotheque, for your dedication to fostering typographic diversity and for being an essential part of our community!

07/03/2025

A Look Back: GRANSHAN 2017

When two master calligraphers, Malayan and Donaldson, came together at the Conference – Living Letters, the result was nothing short of mesmerizing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7GIcx0SAus

An improvised calligraphy performance unfolded—pure artistic expression, fluid movement, and the hypnotic magic of letter art. 🖋️✨

Relive the moment and witness the beauty of letters in motion!

05/03/2025

Continuing to introduce GRANSHAN community - Yanghee Ryu is a leading figure in Hangeul and multi-script type design. With a background in visual communication design from Hongik University and an MA in Typeface Design from the University of Reading, she has contributed significantly to the development of modern Korean typefaces.

Yanghee’s typeface Willow, designed for Latin, Korean, and Greek, reflects the elegance of traditional Korean woodblock printing while embracing modern versatility. She also played a key role in designing Arita-Buri, part of the Arita typeface family for AMOREPACIFIC, introducing the first-ever hairline weight in Korean typography. Her recent work includes Ottogi Sans (2021) for a major Korean food brand and Mirae N Textbook Typeface (2022–2023), created for a leading Korean publisher specializing in school textbooks.

In 2019, Yanghee won first place in the Greek-Latin script category at the GRANSHAN competition, further solidifying her influence in multi-script typography.

Her work continues to bridge scripts and cultures, shaping the future of Hangeul type design.

03/03/2025

We are delighted to introduce TypeTogether, an independent type foundry renowned for its commitment to excellence in type design.
TypeTogether by specializing in the underserved market of multiscript typefaces, brings a wealth of expertise to their craft.
By uniting experts from around the world, they deliver exceptional type solutions to clients globally.
Their mission is clear: to create useful and captivating multiscript fonts, collaboratively made for the benefit of all.
As a valued member of the GRANSHAN Supporting Foundry Club, TypeTogether's dedication to advancing global typography aligns perfectly with our mission to celebrate and promote typographic diversity.
Thank you, TypeTogether, for your unwavering support and for being an integral part of our journey!

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