Research (past & present)

Past and current projects

Showcasing the innovative work of our own members' research, or graduate students, who we work with and who are at the forefront of our research initiatives. Here are some of the finished and ongoing projects.

Please note this project's webpage is still under development. This listing is not complete and lacks proper hyperlinks and details. Make sure to reload this page in early 2025 to see the final camera-ready version.

Hybrid Printing and Digital Computational Systems

Development of systems that combines digital and analog processes to create letterpress compositions using digital fabrication techniques.

  • Angelo Ferreira (MD / ESMAD-IPP)
  • Ana Rita Antunes (MDGPE / FBAUP)

Revival and Contemporary Digital Typeface Design

Custom typefaces designed to promote authors, culture or raise awareness and address the challenges associated with health and environment

  • Ricardo Sousa & Rui Marques (LDC / FBAUP)
  • Bruno Barros, Cristiana Brás, Inês Loureiro & Bruna Sousa (MDGPE / FBAUP)
  • Joana Teixeira (MDGPE / FBAUP)
  • Tiago Rego (MDGPE / FBAUP)

Variations and Adaptations for Provisional Printing Proof Presses

Research and development aimed at enhancing the functionality and versatility of traditional proof presses.

  • Pedro Amado, Cristina Ferreira & Maíra Woloszyn (FBAUP / i2ADS & UFSC)
  • Angelo Ferreira (MD / ESMAD-IPP)
  • Sara Tavares (MDGPE / FBAUP)

AI and Games in Type Design

Investigating current trends and advances in Artificial Intelligence, Ludic Design and Game theory and its application to type design, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in digital typography and education.

  • Pedro Amado, Catarina Silva (FBAUP / i2ADS & ESD-IPCA / ID+)
  • Laura Mineiro (MDGPE / FBAUP)
  • Maria Ribeiro (MDGPE / FBAUP)

Please note this project's webpage is still under development. This listing is not complete and lacks proper hyperlinks and details. Make sure to reload this page in early 2025 to see the final camera-ready version.