Arch-able

Typeface for ARCH-ABLE

Arch-able is a platform to archive and distribute digital data of architects’ designs. Designers made an original typeface for this digital fabrication related project. Lots of users had problems with making 3D typography because the typeface has to be stencil style. And some stencil typefaces couldn’t engrave all corners because they have right-angle corners. So this typeface solved that issue because it has stencil style and all corners are rounded. All drill bits can reach and fit all corners. Designers called it digital fabrication friendly typeface.

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Unique Properties

ARCH-ABLE is a platform to archive and distribute digital data of architects’ designs. Anyone can download and reproduce architects’ designs as long as they are following the creative commons license. This typeface is digital fabrication friendly because it has stencil style shapes and all corners are rounded for all drill bits, laser cutter, and other tools. It makes all users comfortable to reproduce their products easier.

Tags

Typeface, Typography, DigitalFabrication, GeometricDesign, Simple, Idea,GraphicDesign, Future, Friendly, Japan

Production Technology

People had a problem about making 3D typography because it must have stencil style. And some stencil typefaces couldn’t engrave all corners even inside or outside because they have right angle corners. So ARCH-ABLE typeface solved all issues for making 3D typography because it has stencil style shapes and all corners are rounded especially for all drill bits.

Design Challenge

This typeface structure has very strict rules. It was really hard to make all the characters. It should be all rounded, 45 degrees, geometric, 4x6, stencil style, and stylish. So we have to make it conceptual but keep it beautiful typeface as well. It was a very important thing.

Project Duration

This project term was from November 2018 to January 2020 in Tokyo, JAPAN.

Operation Flow

People had a problem about making 3D typography because it must have stencil style. And some stencil typefaces couldn’t engrave all corners even inside or outside because they have right angle corners. So this typeface is digital fabrication friendly because it has stencil style shapes and all corners are rounded for all drill bits, laser cutter and other tools. It means all drill bit can reach and fit all rounded corners. It makes all users comfortable to make their products easier.

Research

One day I had a chat with one of my friend who is an architect in Japan. He told me that Almost times I couldn’t engrave the corners of typefaces because they have right angle corners. That was the starting point. We started to search so many stencil style typefaces all over the world through internet. Then we figured out we have to make all rounded corners typeface for all digital fabrication creators.

Inspiration

Nowadays Digital fabrication DIY culture is a boom in Japan. Almost users can use digital fabrication tools but they can’t make original stencil typeface for it. This typeface is digital fabrication friendly and beginner-friendly as well.

Image Credits

Image #1: Photographer Kyoko Munakata, ARCH-ABLE, 2020. Image #5: Photographer Kyoko Munakata, ARCH-ABLE, 2020.

Project Overview

Arch-able Typeface has been a Bronze winner in the Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design award category in the year 2019 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.

Bronze Recognition

Takafumi Miki was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2020, a testament to excellence of their work Arch-able Typeface.

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