Speaker Rex Chen

Rex Chen is a London-based designer, researcher, and editor specializing in typography and visual culture. As the founder and editor-in-chief of The Type, he has led a global team in pioneering typography education and research for Chinese-speaking audiences since 2007. Under his leadership, The Type has evolved from a blog into a multimedia platform, producing influential publications, podcasts, and exhibitions. The team’s work has shaped typography discourse in Greater China, bridging Chinese and Western typographic traditions. Together, they explore the intersection of design, culture, and technology, ensuring typography education remains relevant in an ever-evolving digital landscape.