Rotary Sans Pismo by Paul Robb and Moira Bartoloni is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Сребрна награда A' Design Award in Графички дизајн, илустрација и визуелна комуникација Competition Category.
СребрнаГрафика· 2025
Rotary Sans Pismo
by Paul Robb and Moira Bartoloni
Client: S6 Foundry
Сребрна награда A' Design Award Winner in Графика Category
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The Design
About Rotary Sans Pismo
Rotary Sans je OpenType sans-serif pismo sa geometrijskim strukturama i blagim varijacijama oblika. Uključuje klopke za mastilo u obliku kruške koje pomažu čitljivosti i dodaju izrazit vizuelni element. Pismo pruža kompletan latinski set glifova, plus alternativne karaktere i ligature, za različite tipografske namene. Njegov dizajn naglašava jasnoću i doslednost, pogodan za kontekste kao što je brendiranje. Rotary Sans dolazi u više težina i stilova, upotrebljiv kako u digitalnom tako i u štampanom formatu gde su potrebni čitljivost i ujednačen izgled.
The Recognition
About the Сребрна награда A' Design Award
Rotary Sans Pismo је добитник Сребрне награде A' Design Award, изузетно престижног признања које се додељује врхунским, предивним и импресивним дизајнима. Добитници Сребрне награде неизмерно су бриљантна и изузетно креативна дела која илуструју изузетну стручност, таленат и оштроумност својих дизајнера. Очекује се да Rotary Sans Pismo буде дивно, узорно дело, запажено професионално и дубоко иновативно. Овај дизајн награђен Сребрном наградом A' Design Award веома је запажен, дивљен изум који користи и помера границе уметности, науке, дизајна и технологије. Rotary Sans Pismo је творевина којој многи завиде, која буди жеље, доноси позитивна осећања и изазива чуђење и дивљење.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Rotary Sans is a modern OpenType sans-serif typeface that blends contemporary aesthetics with strong geometric contrasts. Its most distinctive feature is the pear drop-shaped ink traps, which add a unique visual character while enhancing legibility. Designed with versatility in mind, Rotary Sans includes an extended Latin glyph set, complete with alternative characters and ligatures, making it well-suited for a wide range of typographic applications.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The outer box 25 x 155 x 215 was digitally printed and then silver foil printed. The 20 postcards were printed on 300gsm natural paper cmyk.
- Tags
- Type design, Typeface, Specimen
- Production Technology
- The font was meticulously designed and digitally crafted, offering support for over 200 Latin-based languages. To celebrate its launch, a limited-edition specimen box was digitally printed, showcasing the typeface’s versatility and strength across various applications.
- Design Challenge
- The development of Rotary Sans presented several key design challenges, requiring a careful balance between form, function, and originality. One of the primary hurdles was achieving a distinctive aesthetic while maintaining the clarity and versatility expected of a contemporary sans-serif. The typeface needed to feel fresh and modern yet still be highly functional across a range of applications, from branding to editorial use.
- Research
- The initial research for Rotary Sans focused on striking a balance between geometric precision and functional versatility. The design process began with an in-depth study of mid-century modern typography, particularly the clean, efficient letterforms found in grotesque and neo-grotesque typefaces. These styles, known for their straightforward and utilitarian approach, served as a foundation for Rotary Sans, but the goal was to introduce a contemporary refinement that would make it more adaptable to modern branding and communication needs.
- Inspiration
- Rotary Sans draws inspiration from the interplay of geometry and functionality found in mid-century modern design, where clean lines and purposeful details create a sense of clarity and efficiency. The typeface takes cues from classic grotesque and neo-grotesque sans-serifs but reinterprets them with a contemporary twist—most notably through its distinctive pear drop-shaped ink traps. These ink traps not only enhance legibility but also introduce a subtle organic contrast to the structure.
- Project Duration
- Location Italy. The research project began in late 2023 and progressed through development, culminating in its production and launch in July 2024.
- Operation Flow
- The presentation box was gifted to the first ten companies that purchased the complete typeface family.
- Team Members
- Paul Henry Robb
Moira Bartoloni - Image Credits
- Paul Henry Robb
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