In the series “W H A T-D O -Y O U-N E E D ?”: this time  F U T U R E. (before: 1. analog vs. AI // 2. M U T I C H

* New teaching concept, developed from discussions with you:I would like to pursue two approaches to the same overarching theme:
A: all free projects & Z: 26+ZeichenSetzen. Font design for the common overarching theme: A—Z : A R R I V A L— F U T U R E
Put simply and pragmatically, this means that we are split 50/50 in the seminar, you choose directly what you want, and we don’t have three long hours for you in one discussion round, but rather a project round and a 26+ZeichenSetzen round.
A: all free projects & Z: 26+ZeichenSetzen. Draft font for the common theme: A—Z : A R R I V A L— F U T U R E
Similar to an open studio:
everyone is always present, but there are two varied and exciting rounds of discussion on the same theme, lots of teaching content, synergies, added value.
I promise productivity, variety, enrichment through even more differentiated areas, entertaining and even more productive for you.
Everything is completely free: A R R I V A L — F U T U R E  and thus also designing A L L   C H A R A C T E R S  O F  T Y P E

What do we know about the future? Except that it is coming!
How do we prepare for the future? Except by waiting and being surprised.
We want the future, we need the future.

The future is not sometime in the distant future.
The future is almost here “now.”
The future is not sometime in the distant future.
The future is almost here “now.”
Yesterday was still the future today.
Today is already the past tomorrow.
The future is fast.

Let’s prepare for the arrival of the future, our future.
Let’s prepare ourselves: from A to Z.
Let’s discuss together how, where, ways, probabilities.

W E, we designers, shape the future.  — Who, if not us!
The future begins with inner clarity—let’s train ourselves to develop it. There are so many questions about the future. There are so many topics related to the one future.

The answer to almost everything is?
No, not 42 (as Douglas Adams claims in The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy), but 26 (in 2026 anyway), so you can also design 26+ new symbols for the future. (see above, new mixed teaching concept)

A—Z: Collection of futures / thoughts about the future:
of the Earth
of life
of humans, animals, oceans, forests
of the individual
of democracy
of civilization
of society
of craftsmanship vs. digitality (MI and AI)
of authorship
of creativity
of originality
of the media
of images, photography, writing

of love
of the soul
of yourself
of longings
of dreams
…

In preparation:
— Excursion to Leipzig Typotage: “Sound of Type,” April 17 to 19; part of the course; the future means being curious about new things
— Lead typesetting workshop in Augsburg, optional and subject to availability; the future can only succeed with knowledge of the past
— Calligraphy workshop: for anyone who wants to participate, especially those aged 26 and over; the future through understanding
— Klingspor Museum in Offenbach: “Language in Textiles,” optional; the future means allowing for difference
— Lecture: End of Script, Prof. Christian Stindl
— Lecture: What can communication design do, Prof. Ulysses Völker
— Challenges for ourselves: Vitamins Bp and Bz: Personality development, readiness for the future

Special:
In November 2026, there will be a major symposium at the FG, working title: “Imag(e)ining Futures // The Future of Design – Designing the Future.” Let’s be part of the supporting program with our projects. That is the future, very close by. 

Introduction and much more from A to Z
Tuesday, March 24,
2026, 2:30 p.m. in I.1.26

Zoom meeting for questions and further information
Tuesday, March 10
2:00 to 2:45 p.m.
https://thws-de.zoom-x.de/j/68868958648