Emigre Creative Papers

Zuzana Licko’s computational type patterns are part of a new series of books published by Letterform Archive that reproduces beloved treasures from the Archive’s collection as large-format, pull-out sheets—perfect for use as posters, gift wrap, crafting papers, and more.

From typewriter advertisements from the legendary Olivetti to Zuzana’s patterns for Emigre, each volume is devoted to a distinct chapter of design history, providing a beautifully curated assortment to suit a variety of tastes.

For Emigre Fonts designer Zuzana Licko, type can do more than generate words: It can be a springboard for eye-grabbing motifs—from computational grids to geometric florals to looping flourishes.

With sixteen designs conceived by Licko using her iconic typefaces and pattern-composition fonts, Emigre Creative Papers references the vivid colors and graphic experimentation of the 1980s and ’90s, when the leading-edge foundry made its name.

The sixteen sheets included with each title are perforated for easy removal, allowing these faithful reproductions of historic graphics to inspire the creativity of today.