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Professor Paul Luna is a renowned academic in typography and graphic communication at the University of Reading's School of Arts and Communication Design. He previously held leadership roles at Oxford University Press (OUP), including Head of Corporate Design, overseeing major publications like the Oxford English Dictionary and corporate identity projects. His research focuses on dictionary design, typeface choice, and the intersection of typography with historical and technological contexts. He has supervised students exploring topics such as Japanese-English dictionary design and Eric Gill's typefaces.
Education & Career:
- Joined University of Reading in 1998.
- 20-year career at OUP, including roles as Head of Art and Design and Head of Corporate Design.
Research Interests: Explores typography's role in publishing history, dictionary design principles, and the evolution of typeface technologies. His work bridges historical analysis (e.g., Johnson's Dictionary) with modern applications in digital and print media.
Grants & Labs: Contributions include designing key OUP publications and leading projects on global typography. Active in mentoring students and publishing extensively on typographic theory and practice.
