The Nordic Review of Typography is a newly conceived journal dedicated to graphic design, typography, and the visual public. Inspired by the success of the Nordic Review of Architecture, this new publication aims to create a professional forum for design criticism and dialogue across the Nordic countries. The journal is envisioned as an annual or biannual release, fostering cross-border conversations and elevating the discourse around visual culture in the region.
To launch the initiative and shape its direction, an open editorial meeting was held at Norma T in Oslo on September 23, 2025. The event brought together designers, critics, and enthusiasts to discuss potential structures, themes, and ambitions for the journal. Guided by a trans-Nordic working group: Kasper Pyndt (Denmark), Birna Geirfinnsdóttir (Iceland), Jonas Williamsson (Sweden), and Tiril Haug Johne and Martin Asbjørnsen (Norway) and joined by special guest Anders Rubing, editor of Nordic Review of Architecture, the evening combined seminar discussions with a collaborative idea session.
The flyer for this inaugural meeting was designed by Tiril Haug Johne and Martin Asbjørnsen, using the newly released Store Norske Litteratur from Skriftkompani.