Taekyeom Lee, University of Wisconsin-Madison assistant professor, has significantly impacted Korean typography with innovative contributions that blend traditional design with modern technology.
Lee’s groundbreaking research has played a vital role in the evolution of Korean type design, orchestrating the development of unique, multidimensional typographic systems.
Besides his academic achievements, Lee continues to share his expertise with design communities, inspiring future generations while pushing typography’s limits.
Lee also took part in crafting a chapter in the renowned design book, “Thinking with Type: A Critical Guide for Designers, Writers, Editors, and Students.” His insights in this chapter enlighten readers about the intricate relationship between typography and design, specifically discussing practical uses of types, fonts, and typefaces in efficient visual communication.
Lee’s work, with Jung Jang and Yeohyun Ahn, notably advances the realm of typographic design. Their inventive methods bring fresh perspectives and expand conventional practices. Their collective experience promotes the diversification of typographic design and challenge its traditional boundaries.
These joint efforts enhance the value of collaboration in creative disciplines, enlarging the richness and diversity in typographic design and sparking inspiration in the next design generation worldwide.
The third edition of the book introduces new fonts, illustrations, exercises, and an extended typeface and Letterform Archive offerings.
Modern perspectives in Korean typography
It further shows a greater representation of women and BIPOC designers, reinforcing the importance of inclusivity and diversity.
Alongside the visual essays by proficient contributors, the edition explores diverse writing systems, impressively illustrated with rich photographic content from cultures worldwide. These in-depth studies serve as a knowledge hub, allowing readers to appreciate various scripts’ intricacy, uniqueness, and elegance and their role in expressing human thoughts and emotions.
The latest rendition of “Thinking with Type” contributes to typography and graphic design’s ballooning field. By generously offering enhanced insights and comprehensive content, this edition caters to all skill levels of designers. It provides not just an augmented knowledge base, but also a renewed perspective on long-standing concepts, emphasizing the understanding of graphic design and typography’s subtleties.
