TwentyFourNinetyOne [2491] is a reinterpretation of the alphabet of 1919 by Theo van Doesburg; the original a true rendering of the thinking of the Dutch-based art movement “de Stijl,” horizontals and verticals that inspired and synced with the work of Piet Mondrian (1872-1944), Gerrit Rietveld (1888-1964), Vilmos Huszár (1884-1960), J.J.P. Oud (1890-1963) and others; planting the seed that would become the modernist “look” of the 20th century. More…

Jump forward to 1980 and prop lettering used on the “Buck Rogers in the 25th Century” television series; a vernacular typeface that was a utilitarian mix of geometry and pixel-based forms, used to symbolize the futuristic universe of 2491. At times it would appear on spaceships, laser guns, signage at space ports or in one episode, a Spandex tapestry.

It only seemed logical to combine and rethink the letterforms, add ligatures + other extras, and see what the results would be. Futuristic, fun and bold to read!

2491: In the future, all type will look like this.