Bellamy Sans Momotuhi nā Paul Robb and Moira Bartoloni

Ko te hoahoa Bellamy Sans Momotuhi nā Paul Robb and Moira Bartoloni he kaitoa whakahirahira o te 2025 A' Design Award Hiriwa i te Wāhanga Whakataetae Hoahoa Whakairoiro, Whakaahua Ringa me te Whakawhitiwhiti Ataata.

HiriwaWhakairoiro· 2025

Bellamy Sans Momotuhi

nā Paul Robb and Moira Bartoloni

Kiritaki: S6 Foundry

Kaitoa o te A' Design Award Hiriwa i te Wāhanga Whakairoiro

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Ngā Tae

Te Hoahoa

Mō Bellamy Sans Momotuhi

Ko Bellamy Sans he momotuhi kore-kūrae hou e whakahou ana i te kāhua uaua mā te āhuatanga pai, hou hoki. E pū ana ki ngā tikanga tuhituhi Huiterangi, e mau tonu ana ki te mātāpono matua o te tūtorutanga, ā, e whakauru ana i tētahi aronga ngohengohe ki te uaua e whai ana i ngā momotuhi uaua tawhito. Ko te rerekē māmā me ngā ānau i mahia tino pūmanawa e tuku ana i te ataahua whakaputa whakaaro ngāwari, me te māramatanga e puta ake ana me te kore whakawhirinaki ki te whakapaipai tāpiri noa.

Te Whakamihi

Mō te A' Design Award Hiriwa

Ko Bellamy Sans Momotuhi te toa o te A' Design Award Hiriwa, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa taumata teitei rawa, ātaahua me te whakamīharo. Ko ngā toa Hiriwa he mahi tino kanapa, tino auaha e whakaatu ana i te mātanga, te pūmanawa me te mōhio hōhonu o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Bellamy Sans Momotuhi he mahi whakamīharo, he tauira, he tino ngaio, he auaha hōhonu. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Hiriwa he hanganga rongonui, whakamīharotia e whai wāhi ana ki te whakawhānui i ngā rohe o te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau. Ko Bellamy Sans Momotuhi he mahi e hae ana te tini, e whakaara ana i ngā hiahia, e kawe mai ana i ngā kare-ā-roto pai, ā, e whakaoho ana i te mīharo.

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Kete Pāpāho

Ngā whakamihi, ngā mema o te rōpū me ngā taipitopito hangarau i whakaratohia e te kaihoahoa.

Āhuatanga Motuhake: Bellamy Sans is a contemporary sans-serif typeface that reimagines the grotesque style with a refined, modern sensibility. Rooted in the tradition of Swiss typography, it maintains the core principle of neutrality while softening the rigidity often associated with classic grotesques. Its subtle contrast and carefully shaped curves lend it an understated elegance—minimalist yet expressive, free from superfluous ornamentation.
Inenga & Pēketanga: The book is 120 pages, with the first section demonstrating the robustness of the font in use, the back pages are dedicated to the individual weights and glyphs.
Tūtohu: Type design, Typeface, Specimen
Hangarau Whakanao: The font was digitally created and supported by over 200 Latin languages. The cover was printed onto a recycled board, the internal pages onto 150gsm recycled paper and the book was hand-sewn.
Wero Hoahoa: The primary challenge of this research lies in exploring how the utilitarian principles of historical grotesque typefaces with the nuanced sophistication of contemporary typography. It required addressing how typographic neutrality, clarity, simplicity, and versatility concepts can be reinterpreted through humanistic forms without compromising their functional essence. Additionally, the research must investigate how subtle design refinements can contribute to the evolution of modern typographic practices while honoring historical influences.
Rangahau: This research investigates the design philosophy and developmental process behind the font and explores how Bellamy Sans bridges the gap between the minimalist, utilitarian principles of historical grotesques and the nuanced sophistication of contemporary typography. Central to its design is typographic neutrality, emphasizing clarity, simplicity, and versatility. However, Bellamy Sans reinterprets these qualities through a more humanistic lens, introducing subtle refinements that balance mechanical precision with organic warmth. This research highlights the typeface’s role in evolving modern typographic practices, offering insights into how historical influences can be harmonized with contemporary design needs.
Whakaaweawe: The inspiration behind Bellamy Sans stems from a desire to bridge the gap between the functional clarity of mid-20th-century grotesque typefaces and the nuanced sophistication of contemporary design, embracing the idea of typographic neutrality—prioritizing clarity, simplicity, and versatility while reinterpreting these qualities with a more humanistic approach. The typeface was conceived to soften the rigidity often found in classic grotesques.
Roanga o te Kaupapa: The initial designs were designed in November 2023 with the digital font launched in September 2024.
Rerenga Mahi: The Specimen book was sent to the first ten companies that ordered the complete family.
Ngā Mema o te Rōpū: Paul Henry Robb
Moria Bartoloni
Whakamana Whakaahua: Paul Henry Robb