TypeTogether

Date: November 2026

Author(s): Go to Patrycja Walczak
TypeTogether
Patrycja Walczak

Poland has a rich tradition of graphic design and typography, and its contemporary design scene is lively and very active. So in March 2026, TypeTogether’s Jose Scaglione and Patrycja Walczak went on a tour across three major Polish cities: Warsaw, Poznań, and Gdańsk. The schedule was packed with studio visits, lectures, workshops, type critique sessions, as well as meetings with students and educators. Here are some of Pati’s insights from the trip:

During our travels, we met with some of the key players in the Polish design scene, including Mama Studio, BNA (Brand New Attitude), Podpunkt, and fellowheads in Warsaw: Uniforma and Tonik in Poznań, as well as Patryk Hardziej, Ada Zielińska, Tofu Studio, and Martyna Wędzicka in Gdańsk. We learned that despite Poland’s rapidly growing economy, design education for clients remains an important part of many studios’ work. Nevertheless, the studios continue to produce outstanding work and actively shift perspectives across the country, a big shoutout to all of them!

We discussed the studios’ typographic needs, introduced TypeTogether’s approach to font and license customization, and exchanged experiences and insights about working within the creative industry.

We also put a lot of focus on TypeTogether’s education initiatives. In Warsaw and Gdańsk, the initiatives were organised in collaboration with the Polish-Japanese Academy of Information Technology (PJATK). There we met with students during masterclasses focused on theoretical knowledge exchange, followed by type design workshops where participants could immediately put their ideas into practice. Since both Jose and I are actively involved in education, sharing knowledge with students felt like a natural extension of the trip. We loved seeing how participants interpreted letterforms and approached the design process with curiosity and determination.

In Poznań, the format was slightly different. We hosted open type crit sessions where students presented their work for group discussion and feedback. Some of the projects were already highly accomplished, which led to insightful and engaging conversations.

We also gave open lectures in each city, sharing our personal stories and inspirations, from the development of the Poltik type family, through research and technical insights that emerged from the Primarium Project, to the vision behind the collaborative design initiative with Futura® 100. Through these talks, we wanted to share our perspective, values, and approach to design, not only the end results of our work. The lively discussions and numerous questions following each lecture confirmed that the events resonated strongly with the audience.

Beyond the professional program, the trip also offered a chance to experience everyday life in Poland, through its cities, people, and rhythms. Between meetings and sessions, there were moments of warmth and generosity, often accompanied by unforgettable meals and a steady stream of pierogi. Experiencing Poland with full stomachs and full calendars added a very human layer to the intensity of the program.