Alex Trochut is an illustrator, designer and typographer known for his geometrically precise yet fluid, sensual forms. His work is sought after for its ability to elevate a simple word or symbol into a piece of inspiring conceptual art. There is a dynamic exchange that occurs between his designs and the viewer, as they engage … Read more
More and more typefaces are serving as a critical role in the way one experiences a brand or a product. This has spiked an interest in the creation of bespoke typefaces like GE’s Inspira, Nokia’s Pure and Microsofts Segoe family. Mike will be sharing a few projects that demonstrate type as identity and how it … Read more
Please join us on Thursday, February 19th, for a book signing and remarks by TDC members Paul Shaw, Linda Florio (the book's designer) and Scott-Martin Kosofsky (its producer). There are letterforms and then there are letterforms. But only one conquered a planet: the classical Roman capital. It is the greatest legacy of Rome and the … Read more
What happens when you want to tell a story in a public park, or in the middle of Times Square, or the Coney Island Boardwalk? Can design infiltrate the environment and disarm people with surprise and delight? From magic in stop-time animation to talking with his hands, Stephen Doyle talks about infiltrating new frontiers and … Read more
Is that time of the year again, folks! Join us for Book Night at the TDC with Christopher King, Emily Mahon & Jason Booher Christopher King will describe how to run an entire art department when you're its only member, along with other lessons learned so far from a life in publishing—both in-house and outhouse. … Read more
Like many designers, Timothy Goodman is held down by rules and parameters that constantly stifle him. So how does he get his own sensibilities into his work? A couple of years ago, he decided to redirect his design career and push himself into new, scary, and unexpected territory through drawing, writing, and personal projects. He … Read more
Typeforce was conceived when two type-lovers, Chicago-enthusiasts and overall community-uplifters came to the realization that their city was losing some of their best talent to New York because they were doing a poor job of celebrating those rising up through the ranks. Come hear how a typography show saved a community from itself. Five of … Read more
In April of 2014, Dixon packed up her happy NYC life and headed to Alaska where she’s been testing the claim “We can do our job from anywhere.” Hear how her adventuring continues to lead a category defying practice driven by curiosity and endless exploration. Keetra Dean Dixon is a designer and artist with a … Read more
It is lonely out there working on your own type, without any idea if it is any good or what to do and how to fix it. Please join the TDC & Type@Cooper for the first Type Crit Night, where two legendary designers, Ed Benguiat and John Downer will give you personal feedback and suggestions. … Read more
On the eve of publication of a 516pp studio monograph, Spin co-founder and creative director Tony Brook discusses the legendary studio’s work, aims and ambitions. Over the past twenty years Spin has established an international reputation for delivering clear, elegant design solutions across multiple platforms. Clients are international, and range in scale from global brands … Read more
