Meeting Boris in the type scene is meeting Mr Granshan

He is known as the initiator and powerhouse of this global type community project. Somebody who is not afraid of planning big, of pushing boundaries. A dreamer with results.

When I did not know Boris so well yet, I thought that a collaboration would be difficult and challenging because of his strong character and palpable presence. Now, years later, it’s still challenging at times but also incredibly valuable by his persistent optimism, cheerfulness and strategic thinking.

His charming laughter one can hear rooms away immediately creates a jovial atmosphere and one is more likely to give into his persuasive argumentation. Boris is a driving force without pushing his own ego, always striving to make things happen, and always together with others. He is loved and respected for it!

Veronika Burian born in Czech Republic, is a product and type designer running the international indie foundry TypeTogether with partner José Scaglione since 2006. She is one of the founding members of Alphabettes and was one of the mentorship organisers, is co-chairwoman of the GRANSHAN project, co-curator/organiser of TypeTech MeetUp, gives lectures and leads workshops at conferences and at universities around the world, and mentors new talents in type design.
https://www.type-together.com/veronika-burian