Holy Swiss Typography
“Holy Swiss Typography” delves into Wolfgang Weingart’s enduring impact on graphic design and typography,
with a focal point on his groundbreaking 1972-73 lecture, “How Can One Make Swiss Typography?”.
The book, titled provocatively, delivers a chronological scrutiny of Weingart’s teachings,
presenting a daring and avant-garde approach. The very title, “Holy Swiss Typography”, conjures
both a sense of devotion to Swiss typography and a provocative tone reminiscent of the “Holy Bible”.
Through direct interviews and a historical exposition by Sergio Polano, the volume provides an in-depth
comprehension of Weingart’s mindset, encouraging continuous contemplation and serving as a profound
repository of insights for those fascinated by the brilliance of 20th-century graphic design and typography.
ISIA U, 2023
MA in Communication
and Design for Publishing
Designed w/
Corinne Carlin
Course
Design for Publishing
Supervised by
Irene Bacchi
Leonardo Sonnoli
Typography
Signifier (Klim Type Foundry)
Bradford LL (Lineto)
Category
Editorial
Research
Size
110 x 150 mm
Printed at
Inchiostro Puro, Torino
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“Holy Swiss Typography” delves into Wolfgang Weingart’s enduring impact on graphic design and typography,
with a focal point on his groundbreaking 1972-73 lecture, “How Can One Make Swiss Typography?”.
The book, titled provocatively, delivers a chronological scrutiny of Weingart’s teachings,
presenting a daring and avant-garde approach. The very title, “Holy Swiss Typography”, conjures
both a sense of devotion to Swiss typography and a provocative tone reminiscent of the “Holy Bible”.
Through direct interviews and a historical exposition by Sergio Polano, the volume provides an in-depth
comprehension of Weingart’s mindset, encouraging continuous contemplation and serving as a profound
repository of insights for those fascinated by the brilliance of 20th-century graphic design and typography.
ISIA U, 2023
MA in Communication
and Design for Publishing
Designed w/
Corinne Carlin
Course
Design for Publishing
Supervised by
Irene Bacchi
Leonardo Sonnoli
Typography
Signifier (Klim Type Foundry)
Bradford LL (Lineto)
Category
Editorial
Research
Size
110 x 150 mm
Printed at
Inchiostro Puro, Torino
