A2Z: Learning through LEGO® and Letterforms

A2Z: Learning through LEGO® and Letterforms
October 15, 2025 through January 11, 2026
Design Museum of Chicago
72 E Randolph St
Chicago, IL

The University of Illinois Chicago, in collaboration with the Design Museum of Chicago, is excited to present “A2Z: Learning through LEGO® and Letterforms”. This exhibition highlights the research developed at the School of Design by Clinical Assistant Professor Pedro Neves, over the past three years. It investigates relationship between LEGO® bricks and typography through letterpress printing, exploring key questions in design pedagogy through a hands-on approach. It focuses on systematic thinking and collaborative practice in typographic design.

It spotlights the work of students, established designers, artists, and printmakers from all around the world, and their unique approaches on designing letterforms using this modular system.

A2Z is on view from October 15, 2025 through January 11, 2026.

This exhibition was curated and designed by Pedro Neves.
Project published and produced by Amira Hegazy, assisted by Shannon Morrissey.
Poster designed and printed by Dafi Kühne.