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Prof. Tania Prill is a renowned Professor of Typography at the University of the Arts Bremen (HfK), where she leads the Archive of Independent Publishing (AIP). She holds a dual academic and professional background, having taught globally since 1997. Previously, she was Professor of Communication Design at the HfG Karlsruhe (2004–2010) and co-founded the design studio Prill Vieceli Cremers (2001–2018). Her research focuses on editorial design, self-publishing, and the historical role of typography in social movements. She curates the AIP, an archive of underground publications from 1965–1975, and has authored/co-authored seminal works like Under the Radar and Money. Her awards include the Tokyo Type Directors Club Grand Prix and multiple Most Beautiful Swiss Books honors.
Education: Studied Visual Communication at HfK Bremen and ZHdK Zurich; Executive Master in Design | Art + Innovation at HGK Basel.
Research emphasizes design’s political and cultural dimensions, including projects like Wir publizieren (exploring independent publishing networks) and managing the estate of typographer Hans-Rudolf Lutz. Her teaching includes the School of Visual Combinations master’s program and courses on typography and editorial design.
Awards span graphic design, typography, and publishing, reflecting her impactful contributions to both academia and professional practice.
