Marcin Władyka 
Ola Kot This proposal explores fluidity in book design as a transformative framework that challenges static and linear paradigms. Inspired by text-based art, concrete typography, and literary experiments, it examines how physical interaction, nonlinear narratives, and conceptual adaptability redefine the book as an immersive, evolving medium.
Books can become dynamic, interactive experiences through foldouts, modular pages, and kinetic elements, inviting readers to engage actively with their materiality. These transformations shift the reader’s role from passive observer to co-creator of meaning. Temporal and spatial dimensions further enhance this engagement—nonlinear narratives and sculptural book forms foster deeper intellectual and emotional connections by blurring the boundaries between text, form, and reader.
Research on neuroplasticity suggests that just as the brain continuously reshapes itself through experience, books can evolve beyond static pages into multisensory experiences that alter how content is processed. This adaptability and inclusivity reflect core principles of typographic education, allowing books to explore themes of transformation and impermanence.
Connections to contemporary philosophy further support this perspective. Derrida’s deconstruction and Deleuze and Guattari’s rhizome reflect the non-hierarchical, interactive nature of fluid books, while embodied cognition reinforces their role as multisensory spaces. These frameworks offer critical tools for rethinking the evolving function of books in the digital age.
As typography practitioners and scholars, we advocate a research-based approach that encourages students to challenge conventions, experiment with new structures, and expand their understanding of books as sites for creative innovation. While digital screens and sound facilitate content consumption, the printed book fulfills its unique role as a multisensory phenomenon—an interactive medium where materiality and reader engagement redefine the act of reading.