Ttüüpi
Ttüüpi is a fictional typological framework used in digital art and design to categorize works that manipulate typography, modular units, and interface typography. It describes how type elements are treated as modular building blocks rather than fixed characters, enabling combinatorial layouts and dynamic typographic sequences.
Etymology: The name blends the Estonian word tüüp meaning type or kind with stylistic duplication of letters
History: Ttüüpi emerged from online design communities in the early 21st century as a reaction to standard
Principles: Central to Ttüüpi is the concept that type is modular and combinable. Designers create "types" or
Variants: Common subtypes include T1 (structural types that prioritize grid harmony), T2 (expressive types focusing on
Reception: Critics view Ttüüpi as a theoretical framework for exploring typography beyond conventional fonts, while others
See also: Typology; Typography; Digital art; Generative design.