What we do: design research, design residencies, experimental projects, cross-cultural networks, collaboration, knowledge exchange, knowledge production, social engagement, public space, agency, methodology, workshops, conferences, exhibitions, tools, books, publications, products, objects, words, texts, languages, letters, type, heritage, visual culture, innovation.

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Typographic Matchmaking in the Maghrib (2015–2017)

The Short Documentary

https://player.vimeo.com/video/241743698

Filmed, directed and edited by Jan de Bruin

Producer: Khatt Foundation, Jan de Bruin

Project Curator: Huda Smitshuijzen-AbiFares

The Typographic Matchmaking in the Maghrib short documentary is part “making-of” and part conceptual impression of the project. The film documents the working process of the project, yet also contextualizes the cultural histories and realities of the North African identity and social fabric. The goals of the Typographic Matchmaking projects are to nurture cultural dialogue and help develop indigenous design skills. In its third edition entitled Typographic Matchmaking in the Maghrib, a group of European (Dutch, Spanish, French) and Arab (Lebanese, Moroccan, Tunisian) designers will research and develop tri-script font families that combine Arabic, Tifinagh and Latin scripts harmoniously.

 

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Typographic Matchmaking in the City (2009–2011)

https://vimeo.com/48810377