Between 9 and 11 April 2026, Academia Institute of Technology instructor Mitja Miklavčič participated in a mobility programme for training within the Erasmus+ programme, which promotes the professional development of employees in education. The host of the mobility was the world-renowned Christoph Koeberlin Studio from Berlin, which is considered one of the leading actors in the field of typeface design and font engineering in Europe.
About the studio: Top-tier engineering and award-winning design
Christoph Koeberlin Studio specialises in the development of typefaces and bespoke typographies for global clients, including Mercedes-Benz, Liebherr and Volkswagen. Their excellence was confirmed in 2025 with the ADC Grand Prix award. In addition to design, the studio has been providing technical support for more than a decade to global companies such as TikTok and eBay in ensuring font quality and mastering. The entire operation of the studio is based on the use of renewable energy sources.
Course of the mobility and key objectives
The main purpose of the visit was to deepen professional knowledge of the latest technological innovations, with an emphasis on variable fonts and the automation of typography design processes. The mobility was designed through intensive two-day collaboration.
The first day was dedicated to familiarisation with the studio's working processes and the use of specialised digital tools and scripts for automation. Special emphasis was placed on the analysis of Latin and non-Latin typographic systems, where they analysed the aesthetic harmony between different typefaces and refined optical corrections.
The second day included the analysis of case studies for clients from the media, corporate and cultural sectors, with the key emphasis on current industry standards and quality control. They discussed professional standards for font testing, quality control and the legal aspects of licensing and distribution. The conclusion of the mobility was represented by evening attendance at the annual typographic forum in Berlin, which offered an opportunity for professional dialogue with global experts in the field of visual communication design.
Transfer of knowledge into the study process
One of the key results of the mobility is the plan for the integration of this knowledge and current trends in the field of typography into the curriculum of Academia Institute of Technology itself. Knowledge of the most advanced working processes and global design standards will enable students to have direct contact with the practice dictated by the top industry in the field of typographic design.
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Source: Academia (6. 4. 2026). Fotografije: arhiv Academie.
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