Rotary Sans Uhlobo lwamagama ngu-Paul Robb and Moira Bartoloni

Uyilo olubizwa ngokuba yi-Rotary Sans Uhlobo lwamagama olwenziwe ngu-Paul Robb and Moira Bartoloni ngumwini obekekileyo webhaso elinobukhazikhazi le-2025 Ibhaso Lesilivere le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lokhuphiswano lwe-Uyilo lweGrafiki, umZobo kunye noNxibelelwano oluBonakalayo.

IsilivereIgrafiki· 2025

Rotary Sans Uhlobo lwamagama

ngu Paul Robb and Moira Bartoloni

Umxhasi: S6 Foundry

Umwini we-Ibhaso Lesilivere le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lwe-Igrafiki

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Tyelela iSayithi Jonga kwi-A' Design Award Uxwebhu Lweendaba Ibheji Yembasa

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Uyilo

Malunga ne-Rotary Sans Uhlobo lwamagama

I-Rotary Sans luhlobo lwamagama lwe-OpenType sans-serif elinezakhiwo zejiyometri kunye nomahluko omncinci wemilo. Iquka imigibe ye-inki enemilo yepere enceda ukufundeka kwaye yongeze isiqalelo esibonwayo esahlukileyo. Olu hlobo lwamagama lunika iseti epheleleyo yeempawu zesiLatini, kunye noonobumba abangezinye kunye ne-ligatures, kusetyenziso lweentlobo ezahlukeneyo zokubhala. Uyilo lwalo lugxininisa ekucaceni nasekungaguqukini, lufanelekile kwiimeko ezifana nokudala uphawu lwebrand. I-Rotary Sans ifumaneka ngeeweyithi nezitayela ezininzi, enokusetyenziswa kwiifomati zedijithali nezoshicilelo apho kufuneka ukufundeka nokubonakala okufanayo.

Ukuqatshelwa

Malunga ne-Ibhaso Lesilivere le-A' Design Award

Rotary Sans Uhlobo lwamagama ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Lesilivere le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo ngokungaqhelekanga okunikwa imiyilo yomgangatho ophezulu, entle nechukumisayo. Abaphumeleleyo beSilivere ziimveliso ezikhazimlayo kakhulu nezidala kakhulu ezibonisa ubungcali obuphawulekayo, italente nobukrelekrele babayili bazo. Rotary Sans Uhlobo lwamagama iyathenjwa ukuba ibe ngumsebenzi omhle womzekelo, onobungcali obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha ezinzulu. Lo myilo uphumeleleyo weIbhaso Lesilivere le-A' Design Award yimveliso ebonakalayo kakhulu, ethandwayo enceda kwaye inyusa imida yobugcisa, inzululwazi, uyilo kunye nobuchwephesha. Rotary Sans Uhlobo lwamagama yimveliso enomona omkhulu kuyo evusa iinqwenelo, izisa iimvakalelo ezintle kwaye ivuselela ukumangaliswa nokumangala.

Emva Koyilo

Ikhithi Yeendaba

Iziqinisekiso, amalungu eqela kunye neenkcukacha zobugcisa ezinikezelwe ngumyili.

Iimpawu Ezizodwa: 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.
Imilinganiselo nePakishini: 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.
Iithegi: Type design, Typeface, Specimen
Ubuchwepheshe Bokuvelisa: 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.
Umngeni Woyilo: 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.
Uphando: 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.
Inkuthazo: 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.
Ubude Beprojekthi: Location Italy. The research project began in late 2023 and progressed through development, culminating in its production and launch in July 2024.
Ukuhamba Komsebenzi: The presentation box was gifted to the first ten companies that purchased the complete typeface family.
Amalungu Eqela: Paul Henry Robb
Moira Bartoloni
Amagunya Emifanekiso: Paul Henry Robb