{"id":204,"date":"2026-06-08T19:32:16","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T19:32:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ligatures.fba.up.pt\/sig\/?page_id=204"},"modified":"2026-06-08T21:03:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T21:03:14","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ligatures.fba.up.pt\/sig\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\" style=\"min-height:600px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-215 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ligatures.fba.up.pt\/sig\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/16-1024x768.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ligatures.fba.up.pt\/sig\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/16-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ligatures.fba.up.pt\/sig\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/16-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ligatures.fba.up.pt\/sig\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/16-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ligatures.fba.up.pt\/sig\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/16-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ligatures.fba.up.pt\/sig\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/16-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ligatures.fba.up.pt\/sig\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/16-667x500.jpg 667w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#aeaeae\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\"><strong>Exploring the materiality of language<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Ligatures Special Interest Group (SIG) aims to highlight the richness of human expression and cultural narratives through research on the design and materiality of written language across different cultures and technologies.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our mission focuses on preserving typographic heritage, fostering intercultural connections, embracing diversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Addressing social issues, we aim to create an inclusive environment for dialogue and research, connecting students, researchers, and professionals in shaping the future of design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ligatures.fba.up.pt\/sig\/about-ligatures-new\/\">Read More about the Ligatures SIG<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\"><strong>Events\/Activities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Ligatures SIG events and activities aim to foster connections between students, researchers, and practitioners in order to explore topics such as typography, visual language, and design heritage.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each event is crafted to encourage knowledge-sharing and hands-on learning experiences, bridging traditional techniques with contemporary practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The SIG organizes regular open-to-attend events throughout the year, including conferences, masterclasses, and workshops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upcoming Events<\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/ligatures.fba.up.pt\/sig\/2026\/06\/08\/save-the-date-ligatures-summer-school-2026\/\">Ligatures Summer School 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Past Events<\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/ligatures.fba.up.pt\/sig\/2025\/12\/02\/type-design-multicultural-font-development-with-joana-ranito\/\">Type Design &amp; 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