From Alphablox to Fregio Mecano to Super Tipo Veloz, letterpress has a long history of using grid-based shape systems to create modular typography and illustrations. PRIXEL, short for “printing pixels,” takes this idea further with play. A cross between LEGO and letterpress, it uses a set of silicone movable type and gridded typesetting plates to allow users to quickly create pixelated designs.These setups can be stamped by hand or run through a traditional letterpress.
In this workshop, we’ll use PRIXEL to collaboratively design and print a full A-Z alphabet. Participants will take home a hand-printed type specimen booklet.
