Politikens Dictionaries

“One of the most significant typographic projects I have undertaken is the comprehensive redesign of Politiken Forlag’s entire dictionary series. This monumental endeavor spanned thousands of pages and required meticulous attention to every minute detail. Each cover was reimagined, and every page thoughtfully refined to enhance both aesthetic appeal and readability.”

“I employed the typeface Le Monde extensively throughout the series in different variations. Originally designed by type designer Jean François Porchez in 1994 for the French newspaper, it brought a sophisticated yet approachable feel to the dictionaries. Jean François enthusiastically supported the project, and the collaboration led to the expansion of the typeface with additional characters and glyphs necessary for my work, which are now part of the Le Monde font family.”

“The attention to detail extended to a variety of volumes, including specialized dictionaries and the Håndbog i Nudansk (‘Handbook of Modern Danish’). For this volume, I created a cover design that prominently features the three distinct Danish letters – æ, ø, and å – as a tribute to the linguistic heritage they represent.”

“I take great pride in having contributed to one of Denmark’s most significant printed publications. The process of revitalizing such an iconic work was both rewarding and complex. With printed dictionaries rapidly being replaced by digital formats, opportunities of this nature are becoming increasingly rare.”