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Analog Kinetic Typography by Nikola Mišel Puklin

Analog Kinetic Typography by Nikola Mišel Puklin

Analog Kinetic Typography is a visual exploration of kinetic typography and its expressive possibilities when transposed into analog formats. While kinetic typography is predominantly associated with digital platforms, often as animated text elements designed for screens, this project seeks to challenge that assumption by bringing the concept into the tactile and physical world of print. It questions the belief that motion-based typography must rely on digital tools or be limited to virtual spaces.

At the heart of this project is the interplay between what is fixed and what is fluid. Typography, which is traditionally considered static and unchanging, is reimagined here as something capable of movement, transformation, and dynamic expression, even when presented in a physical format. This creates a tension that encourages viewers to rethink how type behaves and how meaning can emerge outside conventional digital environments.

Rather than offering a definitive interpretation, Analog Kinetic Typography prioritizes the active and imaginative role of the reader. The content does not present a singular narrative or clearly defined meaning. Instead, it acts as a catalyst for individual engagement, inviting readers to explore, interpret, and construct their own understanding. The printed medium becomes a space of interaction where typography comes alive through perception and participation.

As the book progresses through ten chapters, the complexity of the typographic compositions increases. This gradual build reflects a journey from simplicity to intricacy, mirroring the evolution of ideas through curiosity, playfulness, and experimentation. Though it currently contains ten chapters, the project is designed to be expandable, with limitless potential for future exploration, innovation, and addition.

Ultimately, Analog Kinetic Typography is more than a book. It is an open invitation to question and redefine what typography can be. It encourages deep contemplation on the nature of movement, expression, and meaning in physical space and across multiple creative media.

CREDIT

  • Agency/Creative: Nikola Mišel Puklin
  • Article Title: Analog Kinetic Typography by Nikola Mišel Puklin
  • Organisation/Entity: Freelance
  • Project Type: Graphic
  • Project Status: Published
  • Agency/Creative Country: Croatia
  • Agency/Creative City: Zagreb
  • Market Region: Europe
  • Project Deliverables: 3D Art, 3D Design, 3D Modelling, Art Direction, Design, Editorial Design, Graphic Design, Photography, Poster Design, Typography, Visualisation
  • Industry: Mass Media
  • Keywords: WBDS Creative Design Awards 2025/26 , art direction, publication, typography, kinetic, motion, 3D, poster, layout

  • Credits:
    Multidisciplinary designer & artist: Nikola Mišel Puklin

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