Imperio

ID / Record #1379
Credits Juan Ignacio Siwak
Licensing Público con costo
Release 2006
Classification Títulos
Class Retail
Variants 4 Styles
Regional Node(s) Argentina
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Imperio is a typeface inspired by vintage posters, particularly those associated with Constructivism and Futurism. It reflects both the rationalism of the Bauhaus and the propagandistic and revolutionary spirit of an era. On the other hand, it is not nostalgic; rather, it forges its own path to create diagonal lines where there was once rigidity. The poster itself is the language of graphic design, and geometry is its ally. This typeface pursues that goal. It has two variants derived from the original typeface. Imperio Giga Black aims to be a negative typeface, starting with black and then seeking small windows through which the form begins to reveal itself. It is an extreme and modern typeface. Imperio West is a metamorphosis of the original, with decorative details that transform it into a woodcut-style typeface and a decorative display font. In all cases, we recommend using these typefaces in large sizes (up to 20pt) and for main headlines. Imperio UltraBlack can work at smaller sizes than Imperio Regular.

Awards and Recognition

2006 Bienal de Tipografía Latinoamericana. Selección
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RECOMMENDED CITATION

TipoMap Latam. (2026). Imperio. In Mapping of Typographic Production in Costa Rica (record #1379). UASLP. Entry consulted at https://tipomap.lat/cr/view_typo?id=1379