Rebekka Hausmann
Rank is a revival of a 19th-century Mediaeval-Egyptienne, reimagined as a wandering storyteller with inky roots, wide proportions and strong emotions. The former study in historic forms has grown into a voice of its own.
The glass ceiling is a metaphor for the social barrier preventing women from being promoted to leadership positions. This typographic newspaper sheds light on gender equality in the labor markets of 29 countries.
From screen to sketchbook, curtain to frying pan, starting from a tool, a source or a specific artistic concept, type design offers endless approaches to develop my technique and sharpen my eye. A process which I continuously enjoy. For a closer look and further information please click on the pictures or go to "Single-View".
My master thesis is a collection of observations on fragile balance in art and design. During my current diploma project, I am translating my findings into a typeface family – through sketching and many conversations.
KD—Lounge is a lecture series about graphic design organized by students in Constance. It is financed through the sale of merchandise. I took part in three seasons which we advertised throughout various media.
This script typeface is based on handwritten notes that I found in my family’s archive. The project started as a translation of Francis Kéré’s architectural method of building with materials found on site.