Paradimensional writing – Underware
Föreläsning
Datum och tid
28 april 2025 kl 16:00 - 17:10
Plats och färdväg
Svarta havet
Konstfack, LM Ericssons väg 14, Stockholm (Se karta)
Färdväg: Tunnelbana eller buss till Telefonplan
Underware explores the question: how many dimensions can a letter truly exist in? Text consists of two-dimensional letters within a one-dimensional sequence. And while we navigate a para-dimensional reality within a three-dimensional world, we already struggle to conceptualize a four-dimensional space. So, in how many dimensions can a letter exist?
Writing is a three-dimensional act that leaves a two-dimensional imprint where the pen meets the paper. While fully comprehending all dimensions of writing remains a challenge, Underware is excited to introduce additional dimensions to type.
In their ongoing research into new ways of writing – which has led to grammatography, among other things – Underware will discuss where their quest has currently taken them, demonstrated by hypothetical and experimental work, as well as commissioned and applied projects.
Arrangör
Kandidatprogrammet Grafisk formgivning och illustration
Underware is a pan-European design collective specializing in type and writing systems. Known for pushing the boundaries of typography, their work blends graphic design, linguistics, technology, and performance. With projects ranging from experimental typefaces to conceptual installations, Underware investigates the cultural, physical, and emotional dimensions of writing. With studios in The Hague, Helsinki, and Amsterdam, the team is happy to speak in English, Dutch, German, Finnish, some local dialects, and a bit of Spanish.