Type and Graphic Design
Giela is a monospaced typeface designed for books and magazines, inspired by a love for Martin Margiela and as an homage to classic serif typefaces. Traditionally associated with uniformity and digital environments, monospaced typefaces impose a rigid structure that disrupts the natural rhythm of proportional type, creating a mechanical and regimented reading experience. With its condensed shape and high x-height, Giela exudes a sense of elegance, while its rounded serifs and smooth strokes introduce warmth and humanity into the typewriter-style monospaced aesthetic. Its Italic further challenges convention by incorporating swashes, a rare feature in monospaced typefaces, echoing Margiela’s ethos of defying norms and exploring complexity within constraints.