Reese Derksen

90% of design is typography. And the other 90% is whitespace.


Tofu Type Foundry

Tofu Type Foundry is Winnipeg’s freshest foundry. The brand is inspired by Wes Anderson films and the playful spirit they radiate; the typography is similarly lively in nature, utilizing a quirky sans that is casual yet professional.

  • Typography
  • Branding

Little Sisters and Corpses

Little Sisters and Corpses is a process book that explores BioShock‘s underwater libertarian city Rapture and the socialist revolution that followed. The design employs fiery colours, dynamic typography, and Constructivist shapes to honestly spotlight the grim reality of the city.

  • Typography
  • Publishing
  • Editorial

Renwick

Renwick is a typeface inspired by British humanist sans serifs such as Gill Sans. It’s optimized for body copy at 9pt size and features open apertures, generous letterspacing, and a calligraphic-influenced lowercase to ensure that it’s always comfortable to read.

  • Typography

Public Show

Wednesday, May 3, 2023
9:00 AM7:00 PM
Manitou A Bi Bii Daziigae

Industry Night

Thursday, May 4, 2023
5:00 PM9:00 PM
Manitou A Bi Bii Daziigae

Land Acknowledgement

We would like to acknowledge that we've been privileged to complete our studies on Treaty 1 territory; the traditional gathering place of the Anishinaabe, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota and Dene people and the traditional homeland of the Métis people.