Robin Fuller

Robin Fuller holds a PhD on the history and semiotics of sans-serif typefaces from Trinity College Dublin. He teaches Textual and Visual Studies at Trinity, and is a graphic designer.

2 articles

Opinion

Robin: How Bello Became the Typeface of Protest

For the last year or so in Ireland, a particular typeface has become associated with protest and politically progressive movements. How did that come about?

Robin Fuller Apr 27, 2017

Cover

Cover image for Dublin Inquirer print edition #5

This is an isometric projection of one of my favourite Dublin buildings – Fitzwilton House, designed by Emanuel Shoolheifer and Don Burley and completed in 1969. Fitzwilton House is due to be demolished, as are several other Dublin buildings from around this time – including the much-hated Hawkins H

Robin Fuller Aug 17, 2016

Time and again, long-term tenants evicted and their homes turned into homeless accommodation

With Coolock Swimming Pool closed indefinitely, is putting a pop-up pool nearby feasible?

In Grand Canal Dock, a concert rooted in Brazilian, Congolese, and Nigerian culture

Robin: How Bello Became the Typeface of Protest

Cover image for Dublin Inquirer print edition #5