Beyond the surface: Typozon’s Cristian Vargas on forming his foundry and designing with soul

From starting as a solo underground graffiti artist, to running his own branding consultancy studio and foundry Typozon.xyz, Cristian Vargas’ 30+ year creative journey is an honest reflection of his dedication to crafting type with soul. While typography is used to convey a narrative, it’s impossible to ignore the richly layered stories behind each of Vargas’ creations. In the face of the industry’s “endless variations,” his approach brings a refreshing originality, where he strives to make sure each typeface can hold its own in the sea of trends and changes, with distinct personalities that endure. Here, he describes how his roster of typefaces – including current projects Chosmos and Rin Rin – reflect his type philosophy of focused, intentional design. Their stories, like his own, are ones not to miss. PT: Hi Cristian! How are you? CV: Hi! I’m doing pretty well. It’s almost 60°F here in San Francisco; it feels like the cold is finally easing up.