This expression was coined several years ago (sometime between 2002 and 2016) by Maria Rosaria Digregorio, a friend, fellow designer, and lecturer.

LAZY TYPES (TIPI PIGRI) refer to a specific category of projects related to the world of typography. These projects are often composed of modular parts or designed within a grid—which may or may not be orthogonal. Their appearance is marked by a certain rawness—yet not without elegance.

This workshop delves into the design of “discrete” typefaces—constructed within a grid using a modular system—and explores the expressive possibilities of their parametric manipulations.

Participants will design modular and flexible typefaces, built on a grid with modules, “discrete” in a mathematical sense, created using self-made and open-source tools. The approach is intentionally “experimental,” aiming to simplify the workflow and enhance the quality of work for those who use them.

Techniques

Type design

Language

Italian, with English translation if needed.

Required Skills

No prior experience required—just a willingness to experiment.

Target

Designers, artists, creatives, students, type designers, and curious minds.

Required Materials

During the workshop, participants will be introduced to GTL, an open-source tool for developing graphic and typographic systems. Therefore, each participant should bring their own laptop.