ATypI news

Theme: Glyphs of Belonging Submissions are now open for the second edition of FiftyFifty, a traveling typographic exhibition that showcases the work of college students from around the world. Founded as a global platform for emerging voices in typography, FiftyFifty brings together students from different cultures and writing systems through a shared exhibition format. The… Continue reading FiftyFifty 2026 Opens Global Call for Student Submissions

The program for the ATypI 2026 Stanford conference is now published. ATypI Director Rodrigo Saiani took to Instagram to announce the program launch with this video. Please note that the program is subject to change.

The Early ticket deadline is approaching for the ATypI 2026 Stanford conference. Prices will increase February 22. See our ATypI 2026 Stanford page for full details of the conference including the various tickets available.

ATypI is delighted to launch its identity system for ATypI 2026 Stanford. We’ve been extremely fortunate to partner with For Good Measure (@4gm_studio on Instagram), an independent design studio based in Brooklyn, New York — “working with nice people & good companies,” as they put it — coordinating with ATypI Director Jordan Bell as part of… Continue reading Identity launched for ATypI 2026 Stanford

The ATypI Annual General Meeting (AGM) for 2025 is scheduled for December 5, 2025, 14:00 UTC. This meeting of the members will be held on Zoom. Nada Abdallah, President of ATypI, will preside. This meeting is open to current, dues-paying ATypI members in good standing. Members will receive the meeting link and details by email.… Continue reading ATypI AGM 2025

We’re pleased to announce — after Board nominations were open from August 14 to August 30, and a vote by Members took place from September 26 to October 3 — that ATypI has seven new Board members. They are: The existing members of the Board warmly welcome the new members, and look forward to working… Continue reading ATypI welcomes seven new Board members

Dear ATypI Community, The 2025 ATypI Board of Directors elections are underway. Ten members who nominated themselves are standing for seven available seats. Your participation will help shape the team that will support and work with the existing Board of Directors to carry ATypI forward into its new chapter. Each candidate is running for a three-year term ending September 30, 2028. Voting… Continue reading Voting in the 2025 Board election is now open

30 August 2025 Dear ATypI members and friends, The ATypI Board of Directors wishes to inform you that Tamye Riggs is concluding her service as Executive Director of ATypI. We are grateful for Tamye’s years of dedication to the association and her contributions to the global typographic community. Tamye joined ATypI as Executive Director in November… Continue reading ATypI thanks Tamye Riggs

August 1, 2025Beirut, Lebanon Dear ATypI community, It is an honor to address you as the new President of the Association Typographique Internationale (ATypI). Over the past year or so, during my tenure as Vice President, I’ve had the opportunity to listen, learn, and engage with many of you—during our meetings, through collaborative efforts, and… Continue reading A New Chapter for ATypI — Let’s Shape It Together

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Clare Bell for her many years of dedicated service to ATypI, including her recent role as Secretary of the Board. Clare brought clarity, care, and thoughtful leadership to the position, helping guide the organization through important transitions. We’re grateful that Clare will continue serving on the Board of Directors… Continue reading Thank You, Clare Bell!

At the July 25 board meeting, Xunchang Cheng (China) was unanimously elected Secretary of the ATypI Board of Directors. A dedicated ATypI member since 2018 and Chinese country delegate since 2021, Cheng has been instrumental in connecting the East Asian design community with ATypI. From supporting Chinese speakers at conferences and promoting ATypI on regional… Continue reading Xunchang Cheng Elected ATypI Secretary

Super Early Tickets are available for ATypI Members until November 10—for both Stanford and Sharjah conferences. Buy tickets today for either event, or bundle both and save! Stanford – 27–30 May 2026Sharjah – 28–31 October 2026 Stanford+Sharjah bundle The Super Early Ticket Bundle for both Stanford and Sharjah is the best way to secure your… Continue reading ATypI 2026 Super Early Tickets Now Available!

ATypI invites proposals for talks, workshops, panels, and experimental presentations for its two 2026 conferences. Stanford, California — HomescreenSharjah, UAE — Between For 2026, ATypI not only returns to the Bay Area for the first time in over four decades, but also steps into the Middle East for the first time ever. Together, these two… Continue reading ATypI 2026 Call for Proposals

Have you heard the news? We are presenting two exciting conferences next year. First up, we’re at Stanford University in California’s stunning San Francisco Bay Area, May 27–30. We move to the inspiring University of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates, October 28–31, 2026. The ATypI 2026 Call for Proposals is going to be extra important… Continue reading Call for Proposals coming soon