Reading is hard, but writing is harder.

De Situatie is a literary platform and publication founded by PIP Den Haag, aimed at promoting the art of storytelling among young audiences by providing space for emerging writers and type designers alike.

For this second publication they selected ten texts selected from De Situatie’s annual writing competition. For each text, All Sizes selected a unique typeface in close collaboration with type designer Céline Hurka. None of these typefaces had been published before, allowing writing talent and design talent to meet on equal footing.

The texts are interspersed with half pages that are tilted in the reading direction, inspired by the dwarsligger concept—originally designed to make books readable with one hand. Within the context of De Situatie, this device also functions symbolically, reflecting the platform’s slightly off-axis position within the literary landscape. All editorial texts are placed on these half pages, reinforcing the relationship between form and content.

More information on the All Sizes website.

Klaar by Luka Appelberg

Klaar by Luka Appelberg

Spencer Platt, Spencer Ellen and Spencer Persis by Kaat Vandenbroeck

Spencer Platt and Spencer Ellen by Kaat Vandenbroeck

Gauche by Céline Hurka and Jan Egbers

Arête by Huw Williams

Arête by Huw Williams

Heline by Morgane Vantorre

Dargon by Anne-Dauphine Borione

Kabreet by Andrea Hayek

LNT Natalia Mono by Nóra Békés

Segmentor by Mălin Neamțu

Heline by Morgane Vantorre

Heline by Morgane Vantorre

Prepis Skoropis by Luboslav Boyanov

Prepis by Luboslav Boyanov

Pasara and Pasara Display by Tina Božan

Promo for ReSolute’s 18th Year Anniversary party, celebrated in Paris, France.

A defining force in New York’s underground, ReSolute built its reputation through uncompromising curation, unforgettable warehouse nights and marathon sessions that shaped the sound and spirit of an entire community. Few collectives have managed to remain so consistent, independent and influential over nearly two decades – their impact continues to resonate far beyond their hometown.

This promo is designed by Mălin Neamțu and Dreamrec, to emphasize ReSolute’s New York energy for the fans and public in Paris. To do so, the perfect typogarphic combination and layout to shine for this occasion is Segmentor-03 and Volina. This combination sparks raw energy with grace and hi-end glow to underline the event's energy.

See the original promo video below, or watch it on Instagram.

A project designed and developed by la-di-da for the Royal Academy of Arts (KABK) in The Hague, in collaboration with KABK workshop instructors, students, alumni and staff.

KABK’s monumental foyer dates back to 1937 when it was an integral part of the modernist building designed by architects J.H. Plantenga, J.W.E Buijs and J.B. Lürsen. For many years, however, the service desk has been cramped into a far corner and the entrance area underused; an echo chamber for footsteps and whispers.

By identifying and activating materials and making skills throughout the KABK, the architectural practice la-di-da has developed an ecologically responsible, yet experimental mode of practice where waste products of the academy’s creative endeavours are gathered and repurposed and new construction techniques tested and shared. Shredded 3D print filament, unused aluminium pipes, Japanese knotweed, and human hair, for example, find new application in compressed biolaminate surfaces, cast lamps, and acoustic textile paneling. KABK workshop instructors, students, staff and alumni with skills in weaving, metalwork, carpentry, and hospitality have formed an ad-hoc collective to facilitate the construction of a vibrant and welcoming space for all.

An entrance space by the academy–for the academy.

All Sizes contributed the graphic design and used Segmentor for the typography. Photography by Temet Studio.