Script and Structure: Conference on Typography and its Cultural Relevance

This insight-packed conference brings together South Asian experts and enthusiasts in typography, exploring its profound cultural significance and its role in shaping communication across industries. Hosted by a group of deeply knowledgeable speakers, who have academic and professional backgrounds in typography.

This conference will delve into the evolution of predominantly South Asian scripts, challenges and opportunities of multilingualism, and type design, showcasing how typography connects cultures and influences visual identity. From discussing cutting-edge typefaces to understanding historical developments in scripts, attendees will gain unique insights into how typography contributes to design and communication in diverse fields.

Speakers Anant Ahuja, co-founder of The Irregulars Alliance, who has worked with global giants like Apple and Spotify, and Dr. Sumanthri Samarawickrama, a leader in Sinhala typography research, will share their perspectives. Pathum Egodawatta, co-founder of Akuru Collective, Pooja Saxena, Principal Designer of Matra Type, and Sarang Kulkarni, Principal Designer of Whitecrow Designs, will…