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Southwark 800

By Scarlet Stapowicz

The idea behind the design of this typeface was to use the curves from the arches, that creates the foundation of the building in Southwark Cathedral, as the main feature/shape of the type. I took direct inspiration from the architecture of the building itself and directly referenced it to create the concept of a sharp, rigid and cold typeface. I named it ‘Southwark 800’, taking inspiration from the name of the medieval monument and the 800-year age of it, giving further context behind the rigidness and purposeful slight lack of cleanliness flourished into the typeface.

Camberwell College of Arts

45 - 65 Peckham Road

London

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