Typography in Furniture Design with emphasis on Minimalism & Postmodernism as Features in Experimental Product Design
Session
Integrated Design
Description
In contemporary furniture design, the integration of typography has moved beyond traditional graphic applications, evolving into a multidisciplinary design strategy that merges visual communication with material function. This paper investigates three primary approaches to the incorporation of typography in furniture: Typographic Structure, Typographic Patterns, and Typography as a Narrative Layer. The aim is to explore how letterforms can shape not only the aesthetic character but also the structural, functional, and emotional dimensions of furniture design. Through case study analysis, visual documentation, and comparative design methodology, the research examines how typographic elements influence the form, surface, and semantic expression of furniture objects. The findings reveal that Typographic Structure allows letterforms to become integral components of physical support and silhouette, Typographic Patterns enriches surfaces through rhythm, repetition, and abstraction, while Typography as a Narrative Layer transforms furniture into a medium of storytelling and cultural expression. The results indicate that the thoughtful integration of typographic strategies enhances user interaction, communicates identity, and adds semantic depth to functional objects. This research contributes to a broader understanding of the role of typography within product and interior design, offering design professionals new strategies to bridge the gap between language, materiality, and spatial experience.
Keywords:
Contemporary Furniture Design, Typography integration, Multidisciplinary Design, Typographic Structure, Typographic Patterns, Typography as a Narrative Layer, Letterforms in Design
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
ISBN
978-9951-982-41-2
Location
UBT Lipjan, Kosovo
Start Date
25-10-2025 9:00 AM
End Date
26-10-2025 6:00 PM
DOI
10.33107/ubt-ic.2025.195
Recommended Citation
Salihu, Besfort, "Typography in Furniture Design with emphasis on Minimalism & Postmodernism as Features in Experimental Product Design" (2025). UBT International Conference. 8.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/2025UBTIC/ID/8
Typography in Furniture Design with emphasis on Minimalism & Postmodernism as Features in Experimental Product Design
UBT Lipjan, Kosovo
In contemporary furniture design, the integration of typography has moved beyond traditional graphic applications, evolving into a multidisciplinary design strategy that merges visual communication with material function. This paper investigates three primary approaches to the incorporation of typography in furniture: Typographic Structure, Typographic Patterns, and Typography as a Narrative Layer. The aim is to explore how letterforms can shape not only the aesthetic character but also the structural, functional, and emotional dimensions of furniture design. Through case study analysis, visual documentation, and comparative design methodology, the research examines how typographic elements influence the form, surface, and semantic expression of furniture objects. The findings reveal that Typographic Structure allows letterforms to become integral components of physical support and silhouette, Typographic Patterns enriches surfaces through rhythm, repetition, and abstraction, while Typography as a Narrative Layer transforms furniture into a medium of storytelling and cultural expression. The results indicate that the thoughtful integration of typographic strategies enhances user interaction, communicates identity, and adds semantic depth to functional objects. This research contributes to a broader understanding of the role of typography within product and interior design, offering design professionals new strategies to bridge the gap between language, materiality, and spatial experience.