In Search of the Holy Grail: In searA quest for educating typographers at Polish (design) universities

Kinga Blaschke; Zuzanna Łazarewicz; Anna Sieroń

doi:10.5565/rev/grafica.367

In Search of the Holy Grail

In searA quest for educating typographers at Polish (design) universities

Authors

Kinga Blaschke Tischner European University, Kraków
Zuzanna Łazarewicz Tischner European University, Kraków
Anna Sieroń Tischner European University, Kraków

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Abstract

This essay explores the search for an ideal typography course for design students. It analyzes the historical and social context of typography in post-war Poland, highlighting the impact of a non-democratic state on graphic design. It addresses the legacy of elitist education and linguistic uniformity, revealing challenges in the current education system. An interdisciplinary team seeks to define the ideal course through qualitative and quantitative research, underlining the need to understand the history of typography and its current challenges. Models of design education are discussed, recognizing the absence of a perfect course and focusing on the need to define clear frameworks, standardize content and include modern media in typography education.

Keywords

typography, design education research, design education study, design education, typography research

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Author Biographies

Zuzanna Łazarewicz, Tischner European University, Kraków

Zuzanna Lazarewicz MA, a designer and typographer with 10 years of experience teaching typography and editorial graphics at Tischner European University in Kraków and Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Katowice. She is also a member of the STGU association and actively involved in design, typesetting, and publishing supervision of book publications. Doctorate candidate at Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Katowice.

Anna Sieroń, Tischner European University, Kraków

Anna Sieroń MA, a researcher with a background in marketing and experience working with international education startups, urrently working as a UX Researcher at Tidio and as a lecturer at Tishner Euroopean University, conducting classes in research methods and techniques, universal design and UX design for design students. Doctoral candidate in Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Katowice.