Fun with fonts: Algorithmic typography

Over the past decade, we have designed six typefaces based on mathematical theorems and open problems, specifically computational geometry. These typefaces expose the general public in a unique way to intriguing results and hard problems in hinged dissections, geometric tours, origami design, comput...

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Published in:Theoretical computer science 2015-06, Vol.586, p.111-119
Main Authors: Demaine, Erik D., Demaine, Martin L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Algorithms
Computer aided design
Design
Fonts
Mathematical models
Messages
Puzzles
Tours
Typefaces
Typography
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Summary:Over the past decade, we have designed six typefaces based on mathematical theorems and open problems, specifically computational geometry. These typefaces expose the general public in a unique way to intriguing results and hard problems in hinged dissections, geometric tours, origami design, computer-aided glass design, physical simulation, and protein folding. In particular, most of these typefaces include puzzle fonts, where reading the intended message requires solving a series of puzzles which illustrate the challenge of the underlying algorithmic problem.
ISSN:0304-3975
1879-2294
DOI:10.1016/j.tcs.2015.01.054