Texture : Art and Culture Journal
Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025)

Designing A Typeface Inspired by The Embunbekhangkat Motif of The Alas Tribe, Southeast Aceh

Firman (Unknown)
Yuliarni, Yuliarni (Unknown)
Akmal, Ahmad (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
03 Jan 2026

Abstract

This research aims to design a decorative typeface inspired by the Embunbekhangkat motif of the Alas tribe in Southeast Aceh, as an effort to preserve local culture and strengthen regional visual identity. The study applies a qualitative creation method including literature study, observation, interview, and visual analysis using the 5W+1H approach. The resulting typeface, named ‘Mesikhat,’ was designed through ideation, stylization, digitization, and application stages. The typeface is categorized as a display font with decorative features while maintaining legibility, readability, and clarity. The final result is a digital typeface in OTF and TTF formats applicable in various media such as posters, packaging, and cultural merchandise, supporting the promotion of Southeast Aceh’s cultural identity.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

TXT

Publisher

Subject

Arts Humanities Education Social Sciences

Description

Texture art and culture journal, memuat artikel hasil penelitian ilmiah dalam spektrum penciptaan dan pengkajian seni rupa dan budaya. Lokus seni rupa berfokus pada praktik artistik dalam beragam medium ungkap, baik dua dimensi, tiga dimensi, hingga ragam praktik seni intermedia. Budaya dilihat ...