Martin Vácha
Multiple designers or career changes detected for this name. Profiles below are grouped by studio association.
About
Type designer and founder of Displaay, an independent type foundry based in Prague.
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Founder, Type Designer
In their own words
It does not always have to be something concrete. It emerged from a white paper as an impulsive reaction to feelings.
Originality... Despite its Italian predecessor, Kasper brought a strong sense of character to the design.
Once we had an ordinary sans serif, we knew a neutral serif had to join the library.
Creating a new typeface, which most users see unapologetically as any standard, notorious system font, can seem foolish and a waste of time.
Now, you can typeset text in both sans and serif side by side without changing the weight or size.
Instead of perfect ovals, these zeros looked more like rhombuses – lazy cutting or genius design? Maybe both.
The witty name refers to the imperfect construction that contrasts with some perfect shapes in various parts of the letters.
Since the introduction of the variable font format in 2016, I’ve been thinking about what else, beyond weight, contrast, or width, could be useful to control.
Just as you enjoy the changing seasons, we hope you’ll appreciate each phase of Season.
It was surprising that, even though it took ages to complete the project, the extra time ultimately improved the outcome.
Articles & interviews
- Meet Panell, Displaay’s brutalist block typeface in seven widths
The Brand Identity profiles Panell, a new brutalist-inspired block typeface by Ilya Bazhanov, released through Displaay. Originating from a film title project and later refined through architectural influences, Panell spans seven widths and 56 styles, featuring asymmetrical geometry and variable font axes. The article explores its conceptual evolution, technical challenges, and collaborative development with Igino Marini.
- Say hello to Aguzzo, Displaay’s carved serif inspired by Italian type
The article introduces Aguzzo, a new carved serif typeface designed by Danish designer Kasper Pyndt Rasmussen and expanded in collaboration with Displaay. Inspired by Italian type heritage yet distinctly modern, Aguzzo blends geometric precision with calligraphic flair. The piece explores its design evolution, European influences, and the creative partnership that shaped its final form.
- Displaay Launches New Site and Typeface, Simplifies Licensing
Displaay, the Prague-based type foundry, has launched a redesigned website and a new typeface called Serrif. The overhaul simplifies font licensing, introduces new tools like an Editor and Tester, and showcases playful illustrations by Martin Groch. Serrif, designed by founder Martin Vácha and team, complements their sans serif Saans, offering a neutral, versatile serif family with 42 weights and three variable axes.
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Articles & interviews
- Studio Najbrt creates a flexible system for Avenga’s global tech merger
Studio Najbrt developed a flexible global identity system for Avenga following its merger with Qinshift. The Prague-based studio created a distinctive logo featuring a loop motif, custom typography in collaboration with Displaay Type Foundry, and 3D visual assets rendered in Blender. The project balanced global scalability with a unique, non-cliché aesthetic for the tech sector.
- Top New Typefaces for October 2025 Revealed
Creative Boom’s October 2025 roundup highlights seven standout new typefaces from international foundries. The selection spans from architectural and experimental designs to flexible variable fonts, showcasing how contemporary type design balances structure and expression. Each featured release demonstrates innovation in form, technology, and typographic versatility.