Thoma, SaschaWittner, BenTide Laura Stenseng-MolvenBerlin International University of Applied Sciences2024-01-152025-11-282025-11-282023https://repository.berlin-international.de/handle/123456789/735AI-GENERATED ABSTRACT: Abstract: In an increasingly digitized world, the role of handwriting in education and its impact on typography is undergoing a transformative shift. This thesis aims to address the evolving significance of handwriting by focusing on three key areas: its role in education, its influence on individual identity, and its relevance in the field of typography. The research specifically targets the Latin Script and takes a geographic focus on Norway and Germany, while also incorporating studies from other countries for a comprehensive analysis. In a milieu where digital competence is highly prized, the study explores what could be gained or lost as handwriting becomes a declining practice. By drawing upon both historical perspectives and current societal values, the thesis seeks to provide a nuanced understanding of handwriting's place in the digital age, particularly concerning its cognitive, cultural, and artistic implications. Keywords: Handwriting, Digital Age, Education, Typography, Individual Identity, Latin Script, Cognitive Benefits, Technological Advancement, Norway, GermanyMACHINE-GENERATED CONTENTS NOTE: Table of Contents prologue 9 1. Introduction 10 1.1. Scope 11 1.2. Methodology 12 2. Background 14 2.1. Methods and Material 14 2.2. Authenticity and Mediums 16 3. Handwriting or Typewriting? 18 3.1. Handwriting Education 18 3.2. Cognitive Effects 20 4. Workshops 22 4.1. Tasks and Outcome 24 5. Impact on Design and Typography 26 5.1. Letter Recognition and Shape Understanding 26 5.2. Professional's Perspective 28 6. Conclusion 30 7. Design Project 32 8. References 38 8.1. Visual References 40 appendix 42engCognitive BenefitsDigital AgeEducationGermanyIndividual IdentityLatin ScriptTechnological AdvancementTypographyHandwritingThesis