Mission and vision

As an independent institute with a unique vision, we offer an exclusive blend of theoretical knowledge, historical context, contemporary technical insights, and practical skills. Our training program is rich and diverse, covering the historical, aesthetic, and functional aspects of typography, as well as everything that contemporary graphic communication entails, from concept to final product.

Our mission is to attract a wide range of motivated students from around the world who wish to deepen their knowledge of typography. Designers, publishers, professionals from the book industry, technicians, and individuals from the graphic industry, audiovisual media, and ICT sectors are all welcome.

Named after Christoffel Plantin, the greatest and most important printer-publisher of the 16th century, our institute continues his legacy of quality and innovation. Located within and closely collaborating with the Museum Plantin-Moretus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Antwerp, the Plantin Institute of Typography is a hub of knowledge, skill, and inspiration, deeply rooted in a rich historical legacy.

Governing Body

Jan Dries, Chair of the Plantin Society, Commissioner for Lifelong Learning at the University of Antwerp
Bert Nelissen, Vice Chair of the Plantin Society, Chair of the Board of Governors at Innovo
Marjolijn Barbier, Treasurer of the Plantin Society, Business Director at Cinematek, Brussels
Herbert Binneweg, Secretary of the Plantin Society, Designer, Em.
Lecturer at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp, Honorary Director of the Municipal Academy of Visual Arts Berchem & the Roger Avermaete Institute
Kiki Douwes, graphic designer
Patrick Goossens, Entrepreneur, Collector of Graphic Heritage
Baron Philip Heylen, Former Alderman for Culture, City of Antwerp
Erik Michiels, Honorary Chair of the Plantin Society, Corporate Director
Marc Mombaerts, Lecturer at Artevelde University College, Graphic Expert
Dr. Joran Proot, Book Historian, Curator of the Cultura Fund in Dilbeek, Lecturer at Sint Lucas Antwerp and Enssib in Villeurbanne.
Walda Verbaenen, Graphic Designer, Teacher of Graphic Design and International Internship Coordinator at De Wijnpers Leuven.

General Assembly

Mr. Luc Demeester, Ms. Leona Detiège, Dr. Baroness Francine de Nave, Ms. Pascale De Groote, Mr. Adriaan Raemdonck, Em. Prof. Dr. Ludo Simons, Mr. Luc Tessens, Mr. Ernest Van Buynder, Mr. Jos Van Elewyck

Education Committee

Dr. Joran Proot, Chair of the Education Committee, Book Historian, Curator of the Cultura Fund in Dilbeek, Lecturer at Sint Lucas Antwerp and Enssib in Villeurbanne.
Prof. Dr. Ann Bessemans, Design Researcher, Founder of the Research Group READSEARCH, Lecturer at PXL-MAD School of Arts and the Plantin Institute, Board Member of the Young Academy.
Herbert Binneweg, Designer, Em. Lecturer at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp, Honorary Director of the Municipal Academy of Visual Arts Berchem & the Roger Avermaete Institute.
Jan Dries, Commissioner for Lifelong Learning at the University of Antwerp.
Marc Mombaerts, Lecturer at Artevelde University College, Graphic Expert
Misjel Vossen, Graphic Expert, Lecturer at Artevelde University College and Artesis University College.
Walda Verbaenen, Graphic Designer, Teacher of Graphic Design, and International Internship Coordinator at De Wijnpers Leuven.

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