Rock Language Fonts
Rock Language Fonts is a typeface based on the Helan Mountain petroglyphs. Study of the rock carvings revealed motifs that resemble modern letterforms. These shapes were refined and unified into a single typographic system. The typeface keeps the organic forms and irregularities of the original carvings while remaining legible. The size of the letters can be adjusted for each use. The design presents ancient rock art as a shared visual language and links early symbols with contemporary graphic design and modern media.
Rock Language Fonts Integrated Typeface by Mengsheng Wang was highlighted as a grand example of communication design by the A' Design Award. Rock Language Fonts Integrated Typeface received the Bronze A' Design Award in Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design in 2025. The A' Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Award is an international, juried, academic and meritocratic design competition that rewards excellent design of logos, posters, infographics, brochures, packaging designs, business cards, book covers, billboards and more.
