Laurenz Brunner
Creative Director, Designer
In their own words
A 16th-century engraving and a Family Guy screen capture may have almost nothing in common [...] yet both can occupy that strange territory where language becomes something more than information.
As machines become increasingly capable of reading and categorising language, illegibility can be a form of resistance.
Good communication doesn’t always have to be immediate, clear or efficient. It can be ambiguous, slow or obscure.
Articles & interviews2
- SourceType book examines meaning in illegible typography
SourceType’s new book, Dictionary of the Illegible, investigates how unreadable or obscured typography can still communicate cultural, emotional and political meaning. In an interview, SourceType creative director Laurenz Brunner discusses a decade of research spanning metal logos, grawlixes, graffiti, historic engravings and online coded language used to evade censorship.
- Top Five Serif Typefaces to Elevate Your Project
The article by Poppy Thaxter on The Brand Identity highlights five standout serif typefaces frequently used in branding projects: LL Bradford, Editorial New, Romie, Tobias, and Reckless Neue. It explores how each typeface has been applied by various studios across industries, showcasing their versatility and aesthetic qualities. The piece serves as a curated roundup of serif fonts that continue to shape contemporary brand identities.