The Association Typographique Internationale (ATypI) is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for its 2026 Board of Directors election.
As a membership-based international association, ATypI is governed by a democratically elected Board of Directors that guides the association’s strategic direction, supports its mission, and represents its members’ interests.
The annual election offers members an important opportunity to participate directly in ATypI’s governance, bring new perspectives, and help shape the association’s future.
An Invitation to Our Members
ATypI welcomes self-nominations from eligible members who are interested in contributing their experience, ideas, and commitment to the international typography community.
We encourage participation from type designers, typographers, educators, researchers, students, and professionals working across the many disciplines connected to typography and visual communication.
Board service offers an opportunity to contribute to the association’s ongoing development, strengthen international collaboration, support educational and professional initiatives, and help ensure that ATypI continues to serve its diverse global membership.
Who Can Apply?
Candidates must be current ATypI members in good standing and meet the eligibility requirements established by the association’s bylaws and election procedures.
Before submitting a nomination, candidates are required to:
- Review the Board’s roles and responsibilities and understand the commitment involved in serving as a director.
- Read and agree to abide by the ATypI Code of Conduct.
- Familiarize themselves with the ATypI bylaws.
- Ensure their ATypI membership meets election eligibility requirements.
- Complete the official self-nomination form and provide all required candidate materials and supporting references.
We will review all nominations to verify eligibility before publishing the official list of candidates.
2026 Election Timeline
- November 13: Nominations open
- November 22, 23:59 UTC: Nominations close
- November 23–25: Eligibility review and candidate confirmation
- November 26: Announcement of candidates and publication of candidate statements
- November 27 – December 2: Membership voting period
- December 3: Verification of election results
- December 11: Election results announced at the Annual General Meeting (AGM)
The election results will be announced during ATypI’s Annual General Meeting on December 11, 2026.
How to Submit Your Nomination
Eligible members wishing to stand for election must complete the official self-nomination form by November 22, 2026, at 23:59 UTC.
The form requests information about each candidate’s professional background, experience, motivation for joining the Board, and priorities for contributing to ATypI.
Candidate statements and submitted materials will be available to the membership before voting, allowing members to make informed decisions.
Submit Your Self-Nomination — https://forms.gle/5S1mgPNCs85n14o77
Help Shape ATypI’s Future
ATypI’s strength comes from the knowledge, dedication, and participation of its international membership.
We encourage members who wish to contribute to the association’s development, strengthen its governance, and support its mission to consider standing for election.
Whether through Board service, committee participation, or voting, every member has an important role in shaping ATypI’s future.
For questions about the nomination process or eligibility requirements, please contact info@atypi.org.
We look forward to welcoming nominations from across our international community.