​Where Scripts Bloom
Own your culture, make the world a bigger place!

​The GRANSHAN Bloom Mixer

​Join us for an informal gathering of minds to explore design and identity, typographic excellence, and the power of cross-cultural collaboration — a space to meet, exchange, and spark new conversations.

​Hosted by Pollinate Labs

​We're excited to partner with Pollinate Labs for the Mumbai edition of this gathering. Pollinate Labs is a home ground for design in motion. Built on the belief that the real value of design lies in the act of making, not just the outcome, Pollinate exists to spark conversations, collaborations, and cultures that move ideas forward. It is a space where designers, thinkers, and makers come together to exchange craft, question assumptions, and build with intent. Rooted in community and shaped by curiosity, Pollinate treats design as a living system, growing through dialogue, shared authorship, and sustained practice. Beyond being a studio, Pollinate is a meeting point for ideas, energy, and the future of design.

​Guest Speakers

​We're honored to host Boris Kochan and Veronika Burian from GRANSHAN for a relaxed brunch gathering that combines a short two-part talk with plenty of time for informal introductions and conversations.

​About the Session

​This intimate morning explores two key topics:

​Part 1: Introduction to the GRANSHAN Bloom Award
A global platform for outstanding communication design across the world's writing systems. Here, scripts beyond Latin are not a side category, but the starting point. We'll share why this matters now, how evaluation happens in the original scripts, and what kind of work we're looking for.

​Part 2: Futura®100 — A Case Study in Multiscript Mastery
Developed by TypeTogether, a Supporting Foundry of GRANSHAN, this project reimagines Paul Renner's iconic typeface as a truly global system. Created with script experts and local designers, it offers a practical glimpse into culturally responsible multiscript design, spanning 23 writing systems and supporting languages spoken by over 90% of the world's population.

​What to Expect

• ​Arrival (11:00 AM - 11:20 AM): Settle in and connect with fellow attendees

• ​Two-Part Talk (11:20 AM - 12:05 PM): Introduction to the GRANSHAN Bloom Award + Futura®100 case study with Boris Kochan and Veronika Burian

• ​Open Networking (12:05 PM - 1:00 PM): Conversations with fellow designers, studios, educators, publishers, and everyone interested in scripts, culture, and global design

​Fee

​INR 590/- (inclusive of taxes)
Your ticket includes: Entry to the event + Two-part talk with GRANSHAN + coffee and cookies

​About the Award

​The GRANSHAN Bloom Award recognizes outstanding design solutions across cultures and script systems. The world doesn't write in Latin alone—it writes in Arabic, Bengali, Khmer, Japanese, Korean, Tamil, Thai, and so many other scripts that are more than just letters: they are voices of identity, heritage, and creativity.

​GRANSHAN is the only international design competition fully dedicated to this richness. Global scripts beyond Latin are not a category—they are the core. Every submission is evaluated in its original script, assessed by designers who speak the language, understand its typographic conventions, and interpret its cultural resonance.

​Venue

​Pollinate Labs, 13th Floor, N Square Building, 
St. Theresa Rd - 24, off Linking Road
Bandra West, Mumbai 
Landmark: Blondies 
Location: https://share.google/gnMJkK3GY6gKEfC1V

Saturday, January 31st, 2026
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

​More About the Speakers

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​Boris Kochan is a renowned designer, educator, and cultural leader in the global design community. As a key figure behind GRANSHAN, he has championed non-Latin typography and cross-cultural design for over a decade.

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​Veronika Burian is a type designer and co-founder of TypeTogether, a Supporting Foundry of GRANSHAN. Her work focuses on creating inclusive, research-driven typefaces that honor cultural context and typographic traditions across diverse writing systems.

​Payment Required

​Once you RSVP, you will immediately receive an email with a payment link for ₹590 (inclusive of taxes). Please complete payment within 24 hours to secure your spot. You will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours of completing your payment.

​Waitlist & RSVP

​This is a small, curated gathering (25–40 people) so everyone can connect meaningfully. Once you RSVP, you'll receive a payment link via email. Please complete payment within 24 hours—failure to pay on time means your slot will be released to the waitlist. Your attendance will be confirmed via email within 24 hours of payment.