While Southeast Asia doesn’t often take the centre stage in discussions related to type design, the region possesses diverse and complex writing systems shaped by the interconnected yet unique histories of its nations.
At present, the region’s own distinct circumstances gives way to the emergence of vernacular typographic practices that are informed by tradition as much as the future. Further Reading Zine Series: The Southeast Asian Types No.1 is our method to bridge connections within the creative ecosystem in Southeast Asia, aimed to highlight typography practices within the region so that they can flourish in a broader cultural sphere. -Publisher
Januar Rianto, Aditya Wiraatmaja (eds.); Various authors