Rúben R. Dias (ESAD / ESAD—idea / ESD–ICPA / 0.itemzero)
Rúben Reis Dias is an internationally acclaimed editorial designer, educator, and researcher based in Portugal. With a PhD in Design, he specializes in editorial design, typography, and the intersection of analog and digital print practices. He is a founding member of Itemzero, a design studio known for its typographic excellence and innovative publications. And also a founding member of the ATIPO association. Dias is a professor at ESAD – Matosinhos and the Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Ave (IPCA), where he teaches design and typography. He is also affiliated with ESAD—idea, the research unit for design and art at ESAD, where he contributes to projects that explore the convergence of traditional letterpress techniques with contemporary digital design practices. Dias actively participates in academic and professional communities, contributing to conferences and workshops that focus on typographic design and education. His involvement in initiatives like “Hands-On Type” reflects his commitment to preserving and innovating within the field of typographic printing.