By Avery Lee Qiu Wen · Singapore, Singapore
Venusville is a typeface inspired by Cyber Noir, a film genre that combines Film Noir and Cyberpunk. It embodies the genre’s dark, dystopian ambiance through reverse contrast, and unconventional forms. The design reflects a resistance against systems that is characteristic of Cyber Noir. Despite the weathered appearance, Venusville’s forms are built upon skeletons that are lively and spirited. Like citizens terribly worn out, but still full of fight.
Lee Qiu Wen Avery is a graphic designer from Singapore. She developed a passion for words through her love for stories. For her, type is the convergence of her interests in writing, culture, and languages. As a member of the Singapore-based type collective Death of Typography (DOT), she aims to explore ways to facilitate local designers in accessing and learning type, and joined Type West to deepen her understanding of type design.
