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TBI You’ve had a profound influence on book design across the Chinese-speaking world. Why do you think that is? WZH The influence of my work in the Chinese-speaking world stems from two key factors. First, books are a democratic medium, easily accessible to all, able to effortlessly convey design ideas to readers through thoughtful design. My focus on literature, humanities and art publications resonates with readers who are eager to share and discuss these designs. Second, I view book design as a platform for realising personal design concepts, exploring its potential to break through traditional boundaries rather than solely serving commercial markets. This unique perspective has inspired a new generation of designers to reimagine the craft. Social media has further amplified this dialogue, connecting my work to a global audience. BOOKS ARE A DEMOCRATIC MEDIUM, EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO ALL. TBI What drew you to focus specifically on typography as the foundation of your design work? WZH T

Date Sept 29 2025 Words The Brand Identity 0 min read Wang Zhi-Hong on typography as a precise language for structuring ideas Bag Book Logo Magazine Poster (+25) Wang Zhi-Hong’s influence on book design across the Chinese-speaking world stems from a fundamental belief: typography offers a precise language for structuring ideas and sparking imagination. Since the late 1990s, the Taiwanese designer has centred his practice on this principle, using type as an anchor to create purposeful designs that balance complexity and precision. Growing up surrounded by letterpress printing, typefaces and pre

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