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205TF is a human-scale type foundry that brings together the work of independent designers, some widely recognised, others at the beginning of their careers. United by their inventiveness and skill, they develop typefaces that combine exceptional expertise with advanced technology.

Beyond distributing their work, 205TF champions designers by giving them a wider audience and greater recognition. As a foundry, they choose quality above all else: inventive and skilful designers, and a precise selection of typefaces. The number is irrelevant, but quality is essential.

Alex Slobzheninov is a typographer who does everything type-related: using it, making it, and creating tools to design it.

Based in Prague, he is the founder of Contemporary Type, co-organiser of the Inscript festival, and part of Pangram Pangram, having previously worked with &Walsh. His work has been featured in publications including It’s Nice That, New Aesthetic, PRINT, and Slanted. He has also received recognition such as the TDC Ascenders and ADC Young Guns Rising Star awards.

Felix Pfäffli is a Swiss graphic designer, type designer, and educator. He founded Studio Feixen in 2009 and became the youngest-ever member of the Alliance Graphique Internationale (AGI) in 2013. His international breakthrough came with over 100 posters for the cultural centre Südpol, celebrated for their radical typography and vibrant colour.

Today, Studio Feixen works with clients such as Apple, Nike, and Chanel. The studio continues to explore new fields from animation to furniture design. Across all projects, Pfäffli’s practice is defined by an in-depth examination of colour, form, and typography.

Stephanie Specht is a Belgian graphic designer who has worked independently since 2006. Known for her raw yet purposeful simplicity, she specialises in identity systems, posters, and book design. Her intuitive approach has led to collaborations with clients including Google Design, Nike, and Dazed.

Alongside commissions, she considers personal projects an important part of her practice. They serve as a creative playground where experimentation takes centre stage.

Michael Cina is a designer, artist, and typographer with over three decades of experience shaping visual language. He is the driving force behind his own studio, Cina Associates, where he provides artistic direction across disciplines, from fine art to type design. Cina’s work has been recognised with an Emmy Award and a Grammy nomination, and exhibited and published internationally.

A prolific type designer since 1998, he has led initiatives including CinaHaus, Test Pilot Collective, and YouWorkForThem. He is currently building Public Type.

Crystal Zapata is a Chicago-based graphic designer and artist. She develops printed matter, identities, illustrations, wearables, environments, and imagery for cultural institutions, brands, and collaborators in fashion and music.

Her process, rooted in craft and materiality, is motivated by the intersection of diverse cultural interests and a reverence for nature. Through this approach, she seeks to imbue her work with intentionality, spirit, and a sense of touch. Her work has been recognised by the Type Directors Club, the Society of Typographic Arts, and the American Institute for Graphic Arts.