is a tool, an archive, and a curated showcase that aims to make typefaces from female, lesbian, inter, non-binary, trans*, and agender designers from all over the world more easily accessible. We believe that through the use of
F=female, L=lesbians, I=inter-, N=non-binary, T=trans, A=agender
typefaces, marginalised designers in graphic design will be supported, made visible, and re-inscribed into history.
Choosing a typeface is a decision of many factors, and by implementing typeface into graphic design its creation context should be applied deliberately. European type classics like Helvetica, Universe or Times are often described as »neutral« typefaces. By being used in complete design solutions, the Eurocentrically dominated norm of Western and male dominated graphic design is reproduced. Therefore it rather reinforces patriarchal structures in graphic design instead of moving forward the artistic discourse. The search for FLINTA* type design is a commitment, and we are all aware that sometimes this isn't easy. All the more,
Choosing a typeface is a decision of many factors, and by implementing typeface into graphic design its creation context should be applied deliberately. European type classics like Helvetica, Universe or Times are often described as »neutral« typefaces. By being used in complete design solutions, the Eurocentrically dominated norm of Western and male dominated graphic design is reproduced. Therefore it rather reinforces patriarchal structures in graphic design instead of moving forward the artistic discourse. The search for FLINTA* type design is a commitment, and we are all aware that sometimes this isn't easy. All the more,
wants to empower the graphic design scene to question common structures and break free from them, trying to shorten and diversify individual type research.
We are aware that the website, as we designed it in 2022, creates many barriers for people with physical or cognitive disabilities. We have various ideas for how we would like to expand the website with accessible features. Unfortunately, we currently lack the financial resources to implement them. We are working on finding a solution and greatly appreciate any support.
We are aware that the website, as we designed it in 2022, creates many barriers for people with physical or cognitive disabilities. We have various ideas for how we would like to expand the website with accessible features. Unfortunately, we currently lack the financial resources to implement them. We are working on finding a solution and greatly appreciate any support.
is a fully volunteer-run project. If you are in a position to support the preservation and growth of the archive financially, we are sincerely grateful for any contributions.
is an ongoing project by Lilot Kammermeier, Sophia Krayc, Coco Lobinger and Hannah Witte. The website was programmed by Laila Kamil.
Contact: mail@flintype.com
Contact: mail@flintype.com
Do you know a typeface from a FLINTA* typedesigner that should be in the archive?
[The more fields are being added, the more our research is helped and accelerated]
FLINT*ype Kammermeier, Krayc, Lobinger & Witte GbR
Täubchenweg 79
D–04317 Leipzig
CONTACT
mail@flintype.com
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The website flintype.com has developed out of an academic work in the Class for Typography, which was originally created at the Academy of Fine Arts Leipzig (HGB). It is therefore to be regarded as a non-commercial project and refers at given points to German law for collective works and database works, § 4 UrhG.
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As far as the contents on this page were not created by the editors, contents of third parties are marked as such. Should you nevertheless become aware of a copyright infringement, please inform us. If we become aware of any infringements, such content will be removed immediately.
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Täubchenweg 79
D–04317 Leipzig
CONTACT
mail@flintype.com
LIABILITY FOR CONTENT
The website flintype.com has developed out of an academic work in the Class for Typography, which was originally created at the Academy of Fine Arts Leipzig (HGB). It is therefore to be regarded as a non-commercial project and refers at given points to German law for collective works and database works, § 4 UrhG.
LIABILITY FOR LINKS
The website flintype.com contains links to external websites of third parties, on whose contents no influence can be taken. Therefore, no liability can be assumed for these external contents. For the content of the linked pages is always the respective provider or operator of the pages responsible. The linked pages were checked for possible legal violations at the time of linking. Illegal contents were not recognisable at the time of linking. However, a permanent control of the contents of the linked pages is not reasonable without concrete evidence of a violation of the law. If we become aware of any infringements, such links will be removed immediately.
COPYRIGHT
The content and works published on the website flintype.com are subject to German copyright law. Duplication, processing, distribution, or any form of commercialisation of such material beyond the scope of the copyright law shall require the prior written consent of FLINT*ype Kammermeier, Krayc, Lobinger & Witte GbR. Downloads and copies of this site are only permitted for private, non-commercial use.
As far as the contents on this page were not created by the editors, contents of third parties are marked as such. Should you nevertheless become aware of a copyright infringement, please inform us. If we become aware of any infringements, such content will be removed immediately.
PRIVACY POLICY
The use of this website is usually possible without providing personal data.
Collections Coming Soon
Soon, typeface collections on various topics by external curators will be on display here. The collections contribute to breaking a binary and Eurocentric view of type design and instead map an intersectional canon of perspectives and type designers. All curated type collections will be added to the
archive upon publication.