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 enjoy a lot. For a closer look, click on the images or go to Single View.

Equilibre is a typeface inspired by fragile balance in 20th-century art. Its vertical stress, condensed proportions, and tense curves create subtle discomfort, intensified by sharply angled italics. Photography with Elisa Azevedo.

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.