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The revival of Tia Lira<\/strong>
Reinterpreting cultural heritage in type design through variable font technology<\/em>
Andr\u00e9 do Carmo Gon\u00e7alves<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Technological advances in type design have contributed to the growth of type revivals \u2014 the practice of updating and reinterpreting typefaces from the past. In this context, the work of Manuel Pereira da Silva, a Portuguese designer, typographer and researcher, remains relatively under-recognized despite his contributions to Portuguese typography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This project revisits Tia Lira, one of his original typeface designs, exploring how contemporary digital technologies can support both cultural preservation and typographic innovation. Through artifact analysis, interviews, design development, expert review and user evaluation, the investigation examines the potential of variable font technology as a tool for reinterpretation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project results in Figura MPS, a variable typeface that uses an x-height variation axis to reinterpret Tia Lira, aiming to contribute to the dissemination of Pereira da Silva\u2019s legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curricular Unit:<\/strong>
Dissertation\/Project\/Internship (2nd year) \u2014 Project<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supervisor:<\/strong> Pedro Amado
Co-supervisor:<\/strong> V\u00edtor Quelhas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keywords:<\/strong> Type Revival, Variable Fonts, Typographic Heritage, Technology in Design<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See this project in the Material Archive<\/em> interactive archive \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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