Type Camp Chennai 2026

Type Camp Chennai 2026 is an immersive typography and graphic design experience taking place in Chennai, India, from 29 December 2026 to 3 January 2027. The camp explores Indian typography through the cultural context of Chennai, combining hands-on workshops with explorations of local lettering, Indic scripts, bilingual typography, sign painting, storytelling, architecture, and South Indian visual culture.

Rather than being a conventional conference or classroom-based workshop, Type Camp is designed as a learn-by-experiencing cultural immersion. Participants will explore Chennai through guided type walks, cultural tours, typography-focused activities, and practical design workshops. The program includes a visit to Mylapore, a sign walk and typographic treasure hunt, storytelling activities, and a workshop project inspired by the visual and cultural experiences of the city.

The camp welcomes participants of all experience levels, although some background in graphic design or typography is useful. It is particularly suited to graphic designers, type designers, lettering artists, illustrators, design educators, students, and anyone interested in Indian scripts and visual communication.

The Chennai camp is led by Shelley Gruendler, Type Camp's Founding Director, and Zenab Bastawala, India Lead and Instructor.