Fontworks Inc. Fukuoka Creative Lab

Fontworks Inc. has renovated its Fukuoka Creative Lab, a base for the design and production department and the customer success department, similar to the Tokyo headquarters. Embodying Fontworks' tagline, "More freedom with characters," the environment was created under keywords such as "fusion of analog and digital," "fusion of creative and engineering," "working while playing," and "collaboration among employees." The concept is "Landolt C's Sequence." The shape of 'C,' common to keywords such as "Creative and Collaboration" necessary for a new office environment, is connected in sequence according to use. Based on this, zoning, structure, and identity were developed. In the entrance area, a design verification zone that doubles as a break space and a space for casual communication between the company and people were created while ensuring operational security. There are several areas, including a spacious work desk that encourages free thinking and areas ideal for relaxing personal workspace. It is designed to allow the selection of a location according to content. Additionally, a large display that enables active online communication with the Tokyo Head Office is installed in the center of the wall between the two sites. Over time, characters have transitioned from handwritten typefaces to digital fonts, yet both coexist unchanged. Analog and digital, traditional and new technologies... People change, but the essence does not change. This project contemplates the essence of creation and expresses it in the office space. Fontworks identifies trends across all things, ancient and modern, east and west, and continues to create new characters with free ideas.