Recently, hand lettering has re-entered the world of graphic art & design as a wildly popular and sought-after skill. How, then, can one set oneself apart from the countless thousands of specimens flooding today's market? Or, more importantly, how can one build one's skills to a point where both friends and enemies alike will be … Read more
TDC is a proud association partner of Typographics. Use this promo code to receive $50 off the ticket price TDC_2016 Typographics is an 11-day design festival devoted to contemporary typography, with talks, workshops, and tours focusing on where typography is today and where its future may lie. It will be held at The Cooper Union … Read more
27th June - 3rd July 2016, London. This week long course has been created for people who want to learn more about the fascinating world of branding and typography and learn about best practices of using type in various areas of design; for those who want to meet in person legendary creative directors, who are … Read more
In the course of this workshop the participants will reexamine the notions of beauty and ugliness by experimenting with expressive lettering using unfamiliar media and surfaces, including found objects and building materials. They will learn from the visual chaos of the vernacular, make an effort to take themselves and their work less seriously, and attempt to overcome their creative … Read more
This is not a typical history of design survey course. No memorizing dates, no tests, no quizzes, no essays, no slides. Think of this as a rare chance to see and touch all those famous pieces of design you once saw in books or online. Come to hear stories and to learn about the crucial … Read more
Get a crash course in designing type from Matteo Bologna, Creative Director of award-winning studio Mucca Design. This (always sold out) workshop will introduce you to the basic skills necessary for the wild journey into the super fun world of type design. In this class you will learn the basics of designing and generating a … Read more
Are you in reactive mode when you manage clients and projects? Are you overwhelmed and constantly fighting fires? In this workshop you will learn to move from a reactive management process to a more proactive, planned management process. Whether you work within a creative agency/firm or in-house, this session will explore key communication tools and … Read more
TDC is pleased to announce the inaugural class in our new series of Master Classes. Get a chance to go back to school for a few weeks and work on a project of your choice under the guidance of an industry expert. TDC Board member Douglas Riccardi is the owner of Memo Productions which specializes … Read more
Visual Storytelling is the art of using language and images to convey a narrative account of real or imagined events. Historically, humans have used this sharing of experience to pass on knowledge, beliefs, values, secrets and information. Through stories we explain how things are, why they are, and our role and purpose. Stories are the … Read more
In this hands-on intensive workshop you will drive the process of drawing and refining custom lettering. In this one-day session you will be introduced to effective techniques to create a lettering from scratch. It is ideal for beginners as well as advanced letterers who want to improve their technique. You will walk away from this workshop … Read more
