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Why do we digitize the letters of the past? | Type revival projects from Central and Eastern Europe
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Why do we digitize the letters of the past? | Type revival projects from Central and Eastern Europe

The preservation of pre-digital typefaces has gained momentum over the past quarter of a century, and in the last few years more and more type revival typefaces have been born in the region. Why did the practice become popular, and what benefits can a well-done type revival project bring to
Old nameplates on a new platform | Hungarian Mastheads
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Old nameplates on a new platform | Hungarian Mastheads

Printed media has a hard time keeping up with the rapid expansion of the internet, but there are some established newspapers whose name still ring some bells today. In addition to the names, we can also recall the characteristic typography thanks to Hungarian Mastheads, an Instagram page collecting the most
Trip Vibes | Tihany, Hungary
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Trip Vibes | Tihany, Hungary

Whether someone likes the southern or northern shore of Lake Balaton mainly depends on their holidays as children – spent at grandparents, youth camps and other retreats. It’s Siófok’s shallow waters and charming clubs versus the calm hillside with amazing wine-tasting opportunities. It is a little bit like the
Artist duo | Zita Csaba and Ákos Polgárdi
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Artist duo | Zita Csaba and Ákos Polgárdi

Their story started with a night of talking and drinking beer until the morning in Fekete Kutya. Who courted whom first? It doesn’t matter anymore, as now they share an office, a home, a bookcase designed by the two of them and recently a beautiful child, too: Soma. We