Building Type Systems
with Benoît Bodhuin
Why draw letters when you can build systems? Join world-renowned type designer Benoît Bodhuin for a deep dive into his striking architectures of modular typography. This workshop is a masterclass in visual systems. Whether you’re a seasoned typographer or a graphic designer looking for a fresh edge, Benoît will inspire you to see and build type systems in a whole new way.
Upcoming workshop dates
We believe in the power of real-time collaboration, so no recordings—just hands-on learning. Limit: Strictly limited to 15 participants to ensure individual mentoring.
If you have any questions about the course, feel free to email us at franziska@schoolofsystems.org.
April Session
Date: Fri, 17 & Sat, 18 April 20216
Time: 10:00–14:00 CEST
Price: 250€ + VAT
Location: Live online, Google Meet
Please note: This workshop will not be recorded.
Language: English
About the workshop:
In two days, you’ll get a glimpse into the remarkable world of renowned type designer Benoît Bodhuin. You’ll discover his way of working, how type becomes a system, and how systems, in turn, become type. This online workshop will inspire you to see modular type design in a new light and start building your own font.
Workshops are open to students, professionals, and curious creative minds of all ages and experience levels.
Outcome: You will get an exclusive insight into Benoît’s workflow and develop a concept for your own type system.
Required: Laptop and a vector software like Adobe Illustrator, Affinity, or Glyphs. No prior knowledge of type design is necessary, but appreciated.
About Benoît:
After studying mathematics at university, enrolling in a graphic design school, and spending a short time working in several agencies, Benoît Bodhuin has been working as an independent graphic designer in Lille, France. He works freely, alternating between personal projects and client commissions, with a focus on image-driven work—mainly visual identity, publishing, typography, and web design. His personal projects allow for more experimentation and research, leading most recently to typefaces such as Pipo, ZIGZAG, Marianne, and Mineral. More about Benoît’s work: www.bb-bureau.fr
