A peak into an unseen world, Jack Bennett’s F37 Haptic reveals a graphic language only experienced through touch.
Informed by research and developed to accompany Jack’s graduation project, F37 Haptic engages with the challenges of haptic literacy in a predominantly visual world. The font combines both the Latin character and braille representation on top of each other. The dots take the true position of the raised dot used in grade 1 braille. F37 Haptic is available in 4 weights, however the weights reflect the size of the dots and not the stroke of the letter forms. As the weight increases, the dots begin to obscure the letter forms. Regular is a dot-free sans serif, while Bold displays the dots prominently.
F37® × Jack Bennett
• F37 Haptic
• Styles 4
• 2023
The Designer
Jack, a designer and graphic problem solver from Kent, is dedicated to creating captivating marketing and design materials.
Armed with a degree in Design and Publishing, Jack specializes in brand development, bringing a blend of artistic flair and technical expertise to his work. His keen eye for detail and commitment to innovation have earned him a reputation for exceeding expectations.
Inspiration
F37 Haptic
Interview
Tell us about the inspiration behind your collaboration with F37®×. If it was an unused concept, what was the potential use case for it.
I recognised at university that vision impairment is often on a spectrum and that there was a need for a typeface that both blind and non-blind readers could easily understand. This stemmed a desire to bridge the gap between traditional text and Braille, helping create a more inclusive and accessible reading experience for individuals with vision impairments.
When starting the process of creating your font, what typographic conventions did you look to break or experiment with? Or were there conventions of functionality you championed?
In traditional typography, there is little consideration for tactile feedback. This typeface broke conventions by incorporating raised Braille as a tactile element, making the typeface versatile and engaging the reader visually and also through touch.
Now that your typeface has launched, what would be your dream project to use your F37® typeface on?
I think it would be a dream for it to being implemented in to the NHS health system in leaflets and cards. Also where I think this typeface would flourish is in the education system helping the vision impaired learn Braille.
What have you learnt through developing and creating your own typeface(s) with our F37® type designers?
Understanding Diverse User Needs. Designing a typeface that has the potential to serve a wide range of users provided me with a deeper understanding of accessibility issues and how typography can help with them.
How would you describe your typeface in three words?
Inclusive, Innovative and Versatile.
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