In a digital world increasingly dominated by a handful of Latin-based typefaces, Granshan stands as a vital counterforce. Founded in 2008, Granshan is a unique, non-profit organization dedicated to the celebration, study, and development of non-Latin typography. Its name, an artificial word crafted to evoke "grand" and "script," reflects its core mission: to give grand visibility to the world’s many scripts.
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: Selected typefaces are added to a permanent GRANSHAN archive, documenting the evolution of global letterforms. In a digital world increasingly dominated by a
is a global platform and project dedicated to the celebration and advancement of non-Latin type design . While many international design competitions treat non-Latin scripts as secondary categories, GRANSHAN places them at the core of its mission, advocating for typographic diversity and cultural identity. Key Initiatives & Competitions Grenache is one of the most widely planted
Granshan achieves its goals through a combination of annual events, competitions, and educational initiatives.