The Werkplaats Typografie (WT) was founded in 1998 by Wigger Bierma and Karel Martens. Its curricula is based on practical assignments and self-initiated projects, also serving as a meeting place for graphic designers with regard to research and dialogue. Some of its participants had no formal design background, and some who did questioned the basic fundamentals of accepted design practice. Many are regarded as influential, problematic, unclassifiable figures in the field today. It is located in a small building in Arnhem, NL, which is also home to the bridge in A Bridge Too Far (1977). The WT is supervised by Martens, Armand Mevis, and tutors Paul Elliman and Maxine Kopsa. It started as, and remains, a curious and wondrous place.
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Best Books 2008 (Readers Digest): Selected by the Werkplaats Typografie. Concept and supervised by Laurenz Brunner; designed by Marco Balesteros and Jeremy Jansen. Newsprint. 12" x 8.25" folded. $10. Add to cart
WT/SUC Book Bag. Designed by SUC with WT graphics, with Madeline Williams as seamstress. Silkscreened, individually pieced and sewn in Portland, OR. Limited edition of five of each design with one a/p. Numbered and stamped with the designer's name. Reinforced handles. 13" x 14.5"; strap drop 19". Edition of five. Black ink, muslin, natural canvas. $40.
1: Hot Property, by Alex DeArmond (US)
2: Yo!/Eat It., by David Bennewith (NZ) 2-sided
3: Love Grandma, by Francesca Grassi (IT) Add to cart
4: Sack Lunch, by Joris Kritis (BE)
5: Oogappel, by Julie Peeters (BE)
6: Types, by Karl Nawrot (FR)
7: SUC, by Karel Martens (NL)
8: Stand Up Comedy, by Na Kim (KR)
9: M, by Paul Elliman (UK)
10: Garfield, by Sandra Kassenaar (NL)
11: Bloods/Crips, by Scott Ponik (US) 2-sided.
12: Smile, by Velina Stoykova (BU)
