Contraforma | Flavia Zimbardi | Substack

Marginalia Takeover

15 links. One brain. Here's a blast of what's catching my attention, from conferences to archives, essays, and rabbit holes.

Mar 10 • Flavia Zimbardi

Presence as Strategy

They say social media is dead. I believe it! Time to bet on depth over reach. Presence over performance.

Jan 15 • Flavia Zimbardi

Can We Still Build a Future in Type?

The ground is shifting under our feet, and old models won’t hold. What comes next will depend on how we build—together.

Nov 12, 2025 • Flavia Zimbardi

Design Is Nothing Without Words

Colors, shapes, grids. We obsess over visuals when meaning is only built through context. Writing isn't optional; it's what makes the work resonate.

Oct 14, 2025 • Flavia Zimbardi

Is Finishing Fonts a Lie? Lessons from a Production Sprint

Six months of obsession, burnout, and brutal lessons. The truth? Fonts don’t end, but systems and collaboration make survival possible.

Sep 16, 2025 • Flavia Zimbardi

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