Modular Systems and Expressive Typography: Best of the Week in Design
This week's design roundup from Abduzeedo highlights ten outstanding projects that exemplify modular systems and expressive typography. The selections span typefaces, publications, posters, signage, and digital interfaces, demonstrating rigorous geometry and structural design. Notable projects include the Birkach Typeface by Blanka Burgundi, which features contemporary natural sans-serif letterforms with variable font features; The Adelle Constellation (2025) by Tereza Bettinardi, a 64-page type specimen using metallic and fluorescent inks; Tinkuy Patterns Posters Vol.2 by Amuki Estudio, integrating modular pattern systems with bold typography; and The Architecture of Belief publication by Ognjen Gligorijevic, known for its rigorous grid alignments. Also featured are KUNSTHAL Rotterdam's signage system by Verena Tam, allO's B2B platform interface by significa.co, Issey Miyake Magazine by Gunay Hasanova, Consorcio AKL branding by Emily Belleza, TTF Specimens 2026 by Dmitry Chekanov, and Noka Specimen Typography by Louie Robertson. The roundup emphasizes how modular tokens and structural geometry shape contemporary graphic design, with each project showcasing unique approaches to layout, color, and typography. The article concludes by teasing next week's focus on minimalist digital products and packaging systems.
Key facts
- The roundup features 10 design projects from various designers.
- Projects include typefaces, publications, posters, signage, and digital interfaces.
- Birkach Typeface by Blanka Burgundi integrates variable font features.
- The Adelle Constellation (2025) by Tereza Bettinardi is a 64-page type specimen.
- Tinkuy Patterns Posters Vol.2 by Amuki Estudio uses modular pattern systems.
- KUNSTHAL Rotterdam's signage system was designed by Verena Tam.
- allO is a B2B platform interface by significa.co.
- Consorcio AKL branding features a geometric isotype of an Andean mountain profile.
- TTF Specimens 2026 by Dmitry Chekanov shows fonts for Terminal Type Foundry.
- Next week's roundup will focus on minimalist digital products and packaging systems.
Entities
Artists
- Blanka Burgundi
- Tereza Bettinardi
- Amuki Estudio
- Ognjen Gligorijevic
- Verena Tam
- significa.co
- Gunay Hasanova
- Emily Belleza
- Dmitry Chekanov
- Louie Robertson
Institutions
- KUNSTHAL Rotterdam
- Terminal Type Foundry
- Abduzeedo
Locations
- Rotterdam
- Netherlands