The Type Directors Club is pleased to announce a celebration of its 70th anniversary, a day-long series of typography talks and an evening reception. Speakers will include TDC Medalists Ed Benguiat, Louise Fili, Paula Scher, and Erik Spiekermann, former TDC presidents Allan Haley and Charles Nix, and Greg Gazdowicz, Elizabeth Carey Smith, Jessica Svendsen, and … Read more
We're sorry— this event is sold out. Books have the power to transform the reader—and the world—in ways big and small. But which books? Faced with seemingly infinite choice, how do we determine what we should we read next? Of all the tools that are able to connect reader and book few are as powerful … 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
Drew Hodges created SpotCo to change the way theater posters were designed. Join Drew in conversation with Steven Heller for a presentation featuring memorable imagery from dozens of stage productions and the stories behind them. Steven Heller is the co-chair of SVA MFA Design / Designer as Author + Entrepreneur. His blog is Print Magazine’s … Read more
Jakob Trollbäck, CCO, Trollbäck + Company discusses the process of designing the visual and verbal communication behind the 2016 NBC Rio Olympics logo, and the United Nations Global Goals. Jakob Trollbäck is the Swedish CCO and Founder behind award-winning creative studio Trollbäck + Company. Arriving in New York at the same time as the digital … Read more
Design Incubation and the Type Directors Club bring together a panel of educators to discuss innovations, challenges and best practices for teaching typography to be held at the TDC, Saturday, April 1, 2017, 2pm–5pm. This event is free, but you must register. As a mainstay of design, typography is a cornerstone of most degree programs … Read more
April 4 through May 25th. The exhibition is free and open to the public Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm by appointment only. Call 212-633-8943 or email director@tdc.org. In the recently released book CLASSIC PENGUIN—Cover to Cover, Penguin creative director Paul Buckley and an all-star lineup of creative talent showcase more than a … Read more
TypeThursday is a meeting place for people who love letterforms. Crit club + Drinks + Fun. Meet after work for a drink or two, share work in progress projects, and catch up with people who love letterforms. Previous work shown and discussion include: Lettering compositions, super family relationships, dutch italics and arabic type design. Register … Read more
Exhibition opening and panel discussion! Join Paul Buckley, Matt Vee, and Elizabeth Yaffe as they explain the story behind the book CLASSIC PENGUIN—Cover to Cover. And in a shameless attempt to maximize attendance, they will also be giving away tons of awesome Penguin merchandise, so don't miss out! (Note: The exhibition in conjunction with this … Read more
Come see the launch of "Paula Scher: Designer as Educator," a documentary about Paula Scher narrated by Debbie Millman, directed by Claudine Eriksson, commissioned by The School of Visual Arts BFA Design Department, and made possible by executive producer Richard Wilde. Paula Scher is one of the most acclaimed graphic designers in the world. She … Read more
