: An annual or biennial competition that recognizes excellence in non-Latin scripts, including Arabic, Armenian, Chinese, Cyrillic, Greek, Hebrew, and various South Asian scripts. It is widely considered one of the most prestigious awards in the field.
The core philosophy of GRANSHAN is that every script matters. Historically, global design standards have been heavily influenced by the Latin alphabet, often leaving non-Latin scripts—such as Arabic, Armenian, Devanagari, Thai, and Chinese—to be treated as secondary or "other." GRANSHAN flips this script, focusing its entire platform on the design and communication of these vital writing systems.
Alongside the competition, Granshan hosts an annual conference that rotates between cities with active typographic communities. Past locations have included London, Beirut, New Delhi, Moscow, Athens, and Yerevan. These events bring together type designers, software engineers, academics, and students to discuss pressing issues such as:
can find a platform for renewal and visibility.
