

Neue Mediäval – Graphische Künste (1913) (2024)
The Neue Mediäval is a contemporary revision of the Hölzl Mediäval from 1913. The Neue Mediäval originates from the typeface Hölzl Mediäval, designed by Emil Hölzl in 1913. The aim of this project was to revive his type design and make it usable in a contemporary context, while preserving its original identity. Emil Hölzl developed a typeface that was considered rather unusual at the beginning of the 20th century. Hölzl looked back to medieval design principles and attempted to transfer them into the Gothic context of his time. Just as Emil Hölzl once did, the resulting typeface Neue Mediäval attempts to translate past ideas into the present.
Executed at DHBW Mediendesign Ravensburg (MDRV)
Supervised by
Prof. Dr. Klaus Birk
Paul Brenner
Shoko Hara
Lisa-Marleen Mantel





Neue Mediäval – Graphische Künste (1913) (2024)
The Neue Mediäval is a contemporary revision of the Hölzl Mediäval from 1913. The Neue Mediäval originates from the typeface Hölzl Mediäval, designed by Emil Hölzl in 1913. The aim of this project was to revive his type design and make it usable in a contemporary context, while preserving its original identity. Emil Hölzl developed a typeface that was considered rather unusual at the beginning of the 20th century. Hölzl looked back to medieval design principles and attempted to transfer them into the Gothic context of his time. Just as Emil Hölzl once did, the resulting typeface Neue Mediäval attempts to translate past ideas into the present.
Executed at DHBW Mediendesign Ravensburg (MDRV)
Supervised by
Prof. Dr. Klaus Birk
Paul Brenner
Shoko Hara
Lisa-Marleen Mantel





















Lukas Rudolph is a Graphic Designer & Art Director based in Darmstadt Germany, specializing in Visual Identity, Editorial Design and Type Design. His practice is rooted in translating visual culture into precise, contemporary systems for physical brands, cultural institutions, and creative field. Focused on creating concept driven design solutions that help brands communicate with clarity and character. Active across the fields of art, design, cultural institutions and branding.
He started his path with a vocational training as a Media Designer, building a practical foundation in design and production. He continued his studies in Media Design in Ravensburg, where he refined his conceptual and visual approach. An internship at the creative studio Deutsche & Japaner further shaped his understanding of contemporary visual culture.
If you want to connect, talk about an upcoming project or just wanna talk about life – Write me anytime: work@lukasrudolph.info
Lukas Rudolph is a Graphic Designer & Art Director based in Darmstadt Germany, specializing in Visual Identity, Editorial Design and Type Design. His practice is rooted in translating visual culture into precise, contemporary systems for physical brands, cultural institutions, and creative field. Focused on creating concept driven design solutions that help brands communicate with clarity and character. Active across the fields of art, design, cultural institutions and branding.
He started his path with a vocational training as a Media Designer, building a practical foundation in design and production. He continued his studies in Media Design in Ravensburg, where he refined his conceptual and visual approach. An internship at the creative studio Deutsche & Japaner further shaped his understanding of contemporary visual culture.
If you want to connect, talk about an upcoming project or just wanna talk about life – Write me anytime: work@lukasrudolph.info