Feniks - typeface design

  • Aneta Burkiewicz
Feniks is the final artefact of my Master’s degree. The artefact was the result of my exploration into medieval calligraphy. Calligraphy is a hobby of mine and being able to study this style gave me a better understanding of typography, letter structure, the tools and techniques for creating hand drawn and digital typefaces. The artefact is a celebration of medieval scripts, its structure is based on script Gothic Littera Bastarda. There are the standard version and a flourished version of the typeface. The name “Feniks” is the polish word for PHOENIX which symbolises rebirth. My projects intention was to give this craft a place in the 21st century.