braille neue typeface by kosuke takahashi wins one for information-equality

kosuke takahashi created ‘braille neue,’ a typeface that combines braille with existing english and japanese characters. for those who don’t read braille, or need to read braille, it is a powerful wake up call; strangely, we don’t typically see braille included in our own alphabet, yet so many people rely on this kinetic language to navigate the world. 

all images courtesy of kosuke takahashi

braille neue inlcudes two typesets: braille neue standard (english) and braille neue outline (japanese and english). if embraced to its fullest capacity, braille neue outline could be kerned to fit and write-over already-printed english/japanese texts in public spaces. specifically, typeface creator kosuke takahashi hopes to use the universal typeface for the signage of the tokyo olympics and paralympics 2020 ‘to create a truly universal space where anyone can access information.’

braille neue standard 

braille neue outline (japanese and english)

braille neue outline (english)

braille neue standard (english) applied in public space