Izvorni znanstveni članak
https://doi.org/10.25027/ag.34.2.4
Bridging Linguistic Education, Research, and typography: An Interdisciplinary Study in Language Accessibility and Design
Nace Pušnik
orcid.org/0000-0002-1555-8782
; University for the Creative Arts, Institute of Creativity and Innovation, Xiamen University, 300 Nanbin Avenue, 363105 Fujian, China
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Janoš Ježovnik
orcid.org/0000-0002-6642-9833
; Fran Ramovš Institut of the Slovenian Language, Research Centre of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Novi trg 4, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenija
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Sažetak
This article explores a collaboration between linguists, educators, and typographers aimed at improving the representation and readability of Slavic languages. The project addresses challenges in diacritic placement, typographic clarity, and accessibility for readers with diverse linguistic and perceptual needs. By combining linguistic research with typographic design, it examines how the visual form of language affects comprehension, engagement, and inclusion. Rather than viewing typography as purely aesthetic, the study emphasizes its role in supporting equitable multilingual literacy and authentic cultural representation.
Grounded in social constructivism, experiential learning, and self-determination theory, the project followed a design-based research model involving iterative design, participatory audits, and continuous feedback. These collaborations built typographic literacy and produced inclusive design solutions tailored to Slavic writing systems. Tests, observations, and focus group showed that improved diacritic placement, clearer character distinctions, and accessible font formats enhanced legibility, engagement, and comprehension.
The resulting typographic framework illustrates how interdisciplinary collaboration can connect linguistic precision with visual communication. It demonstrates typography’s value as a pedagogical tool and its potential to foster inclusive, culturally responsive, and linguistically accurate education, while showing how design-based research can drive innovation in educational materials.
Ključne riječi
art; generative AI; self-hosted AI; practice-based research; AI-enhanced workflow; open-source creative technologies; contemporary music.
Hrčak ID:
348349
URI
Datum izdavanja:
30.6.2026.
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