The Tipotapete project shows an innovative and experimental approach to creating repeating patterns. The main idea is based on a series of unique fonts that contain abstract shapes, geometric forms, and lines instead of regular letters. These special fonts—which we named tipornamenti (type-ornaments)—work as a modular tool to easily build complex textures. Since each shape is connected to a keyboard key, users can create any pattern simply by typing. This also makes it possible to creatively "code" hidden text directly into the visual layout of the wallpaper. The fonts are a collaborative effort: some were created by Luka Mancini, and others by Katarina Mrvar.
The next phase of the project focused on bringing these digital patterns into physical spaces as wallpapers. We reached out to a progressive German company, Berlitapete.de, and started a collaboration. Excited by the innovative concept, they added an exclusive collection of wallpapers to their store, designed specifically for them using our type-ornament fonts. The collection sold successfully on their website for several years. The project remains a great example of how a typographic system can transform into a modern decorative element for interior design.
The next phase of the project focused on bringing these digital patterns into physical spaces as wallpapers. We reached out to a progressive German company, Berlitapete.de, and started a collaboration. Excited by the innovative concept, they added an exclusive collection of wallpapers to their store, designed specifically for them using our type-ornament fonts. The collection sold successfully on their website for several years. The project remains a great example of how a typographic system can transform into a modern decorative element for interior design.
