FF Meta Magazine Spreads

This editorial project explores the history, versatility, and visual characteristics of FF Meta, a humanist sans serif designed by Erik Spiekermann. Using the typeface exclusively throughout the publication, I created a four-page magazine layout that allows the design itself to reinforce the written research, visually demonstrating how FF Meta performs across headlines, body copy, pull quotes, logos, and informational graphics.

A strict three-column grid organizes the content while variations in scale, weight, contrast, and spacing create a clear reading hierarchy. The color palette was sampled from the opening portrait of Spiekermann to unify the spreads, while supporting visuals highlight the typeface’s anatomy, character set, range of weights, and real-world applications. Titled Versatility Redefined, the final publication presents FF Meta not only as the subject of the article, but as the primary tool used to communicate its adaptability.