An assemblage of artistic reflections and perspectives that grew through and together with the collective experiences of inhabiting a garden inVilla Romana, Firenze. The book design usesOuvrièresbyLaure Azizi(in affamées and agricultrices styles),GrancybyMinjong Kim,BianZhiDai(in Base and Ring styles) andKiddobynotyourtypefoundry,FA_AAAIEMOADDPandFA_PTGWDOBSHKbyFull Auto Foundry, andOPS CubicbyOPS Type.Lincoln/MITREwas used as well, but isn’t shown in the images.
This typography communicates an experimental-academic energy that bridges rigorous research with playful discovery. The diverse foundry selection (Velvetyne, Notyourtype, Full Auto) creates a deliberate anti-establishment positioning that celebrates typographic experimentation while maintaining scholarly credibility through careful hierarchical organization.
The extensive multi-foundry system works by creating controlled chaos that mirrors the organic, interconnected nature of garden ecosystems. The alternating glyph styles and mid-word linebreaks disrupt conventional reading patterns, forcing slower, more contemplative engagement. The varied x-heights and stroke contrasts across fonts create visual texture that echoes the complexity of natural systems being studied.
This system succeeds through strategic typographic biodiversity rather than traditional harmony. The fonts create productive tension between structured academic content and experimental presentation, with each typeface contributing distinct textural qualities. The variety prevents monotony across dense research content while the consistent green colorway and careful spacing maintain overall cohesion.