turbo type is the design studio of the two designers Leonie Martin (she/her) and Laura Brunner (they/them). We have been working together in the fields of graphic design/typography/typedesign since 2018 and are currently based in Leipzig and Offenbach. In addition to our design work, we have been teaching type design at the University of Art and Design in Offenbach since 2020.
With an eye for the extraordinary and a big heart for type, we develop visual identities in the form of corporate designs, campaigns, print or digital publications, exhibition designs, websites and more. Sometimes with clear, expressive forms, sometimes playful, colorful and experimental – but always with enthusiasm and humor. And most of the time with letters! In our practice, these are not just a practical tool, but a central element. We often design our own fonts or letterings. We also work in a research-oriented and often conceptual way: in addition to the external form, our focus is to a large extent also on the content. We like to think our way into new contexts and develop a tailored visual translation.
In addition to a unique result, we are very interested in an empathetic exchange at eye level as a basis for long-term relationships, whether as contractors or cooperation partners. We look forward to getting to know you!
Get in touch with us!
hello@turbo-type.com
@turbo_type
Atelier Markgraph, BELLA triste, Changing Cities, Cheil Germany, City of Offenbach, Cultural Space Milchsackfabrik, Fontstand News, Goethe University Frankfurt, Haus der Stadtgeschichte Offenbach (City History Museum), Humboldt University Berlin, Klingspor Museum, Leiden University, Mediterranea Saving Humans, Museum of Modern Art Frankfurt (MMK), Museum Obertor-Apotheke, Netzwerk Frankfurt für gemeinschaftliches Wohnen, Project Shelter Frankfurt, Schultzschultz, Technical University Berlin, University of Art and Design Offenbach (HfG), University of Vienna
2025
Interview in the research project Sampling Type by Franzi Häußner
2023
Kunstansichten Offenbach
Lecture at the tga (typografische gesellschaft österreich), Vienna
Lecture in the typography department at the University of Art and Design Offenbach (HfG)
2022
Lecture at the calligraphy workshop »Góticas de Koch« with Oriol Miró, Barcelona
Lecture at the Klingspor Museum, Offenbach
Lecture at the conference »Schriftproben in der Forschung – Interdisziplinäre Perspektiven aus Wissenschaft, Sammlungseinrichtungen und Design« (Type samples in research – interdisciplinary perspectives from science, collection institutions and design) at the Museum of Technology, Berlin
»Beyond the Archive – von der Schriftgießerei zum Klingspor Type Archive« (Beyond the Archive – from the type foundry to the Klingspor Type Archive). Exhibition realization (research, conception, curation, exhibition design, accompanying publication) with students of the HfG Offenbach as part of our teaching assignment in the Typography department
2021 until today
Teaching position in the Typography department at the University of Art and Design Offenbach (HfG)
2019
Presentation of our font »Neue Kramer Grotesk« in the book »Femme Type«
2018–19
»offline / type to come«. Exhibitions of the Klingspor Institute for Type Design
2023
Certificate of Typographic Excellence of the tdc (Type Directors Club) with the Klingspor Type Archive
2020
Theory Prize of the University of Art and Design Offenbach for the diploma theses:
»Decolonizing (Non-Latin-)Typedesign. Ansätze einer gestalterischen Hegemonie-Selbstkritik« (Decolonizing (Non-Latin-)Typedesign. Approaches to a creative hegemonic self-critique) – Leonie Martin
»Von Einflüssen und Eigentum. Eine Auseinandersetzung mit Urheber_innenschaft in der Schriftgestaltung« (Of influences and property. An examination of authorship in type design) – Laura Brunner
turbo type is the design studio of the two designers Leonie Martin (she/her) and Laura Brunner (they/them). We have been working together in the fields of graphic design/typography/typedesign since 2018 and are currently based in Leipzig and Offenbach. In addition to our design work, we have been teaching type design at the University of Art and Design in Offenbach since 2020.
With an eye for the extraordinary and a big heart for type, we develop visual identities in the form of corporate designs, campaigns, print or digital publications, exhibition designs, websites and more. Sometimes with clear, expressive forms, sometimes playful, colorful and experimental – but always with enthusiasm and humor. And most of the time with letters! In our practice, these are not just a practical tool, but a central element. We often design our own fonts or letterings. We also work in a research-oriented and often conceptual way: in addition to the external form, our focus is to a large extent also on the content. We like to think our way into new contexts and develop a tailored visual translation.
In addition to a unique result, we are very interested in an empathetic exchange at eye level as a basis for long-term relationships, whether as contractors or cooperation partners. We look forward to getting to know you!
Get in touch with us!
hello@turbo-type.com
@turbo_type
Atelier Markgraph, BELLA triste, Changing Cities, Cheil Germany, City of Offenbach, Cultural Space Milchsackfabrik, Fontstand News, Goethe University Frankfurt, Haus der Stadtgeschichte Offenbach (City History Museum), Humboldt University Berlin, Klingspor Museum, Leiden University, Mediterranea Saving Humans, Museum of Modern Art Frankfurt (MMK), Museum Obertor-Apotheke, Netzwerk Frankfurt für gemeinschaftliches Wohnen, Project Shelter Frankfurt, Schultzschultz, Technical University Berlin, University of Art and Design Offenbach (HfG), University of Vienna
2025
Interview in the research project Sampling Type by Franzi Häußner
2023
Kunstansichten Offenbach
Lecture at the tga (typografische gesellschaft österreich), Vienna
Lecture in the typography department at the University of Art and Design Offenbach (HfG)
2022
Lecture at the calligraphy workshop »Góticas de Koch« with Oriol Miró, Barcelona
Lecture at the Klingspor Museum, Offenbach
Lecture at the conference »Schriftproben in der Forschung – Interdisziplinäre Perspektiven aus Wissenschaft, Sammlungseinrichtungen und Design« (Type samples in research – interdisciplinary perspectives from science, collection institutions and design) at the Museum of Technology, Berlin
»Beyond the Archive – von der Schriftgießerei zum Klingspor Type Archive« (Beyond the Archive – from the type foundry to the Klingspor Type Archive). Exhibition realization (research, conception, curation, exhibition design, accompanying publication) with students of the HfG Offenbach as part of our teaching assignment in the Typography department
2021 until today
Teaching position in the Typography department at the University of Art and Design Offenbach (HfG)
2019
Presentation of our font »Neue Kramer Grotesk« in the book »Femme Type«
2018–19
»offline / type to come«. Exhibitions of the Klingspor Institute for Type Design
2023
Certificate of Typographic Excellence of the tdc (Type Directors Club) with the Klingspor Type Archive
2020
Theory Prize of the University of Art and Design Offenbach for the diploma theses:
»Decolonizing (Non-Latin-)Typedesign. Ansätze einer gestalterischen Hegemonie-Selbstkritik« (Decolonizing (Non-Latin-)Typedesign. Approaches to a creative hegemonic self-critique) – Leonie Martin
»Von Einflüssen und Eigentum. Eine Auseinandersetzung mit Urheber_innenschaft in der Schriftgestaltung« (Of influences and property. An examination of authorship in type design) – Laura Brunner