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
Take control of your type instead of letting it control you! Gourmet Typography Training teaches the typographic skills and aesthetics rarely taught or fully understood by professionals. Learn how to “see” like you’ve never seen before. Whether you are a beginner or seasoned pro, Gourmet Typography Training will sharpen your eye and give you the … 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
Our TDC61 traveling exhibition launches today! The first stop is in Valencia's MuVIM museum. The exhibit is on show until July 10th, so if you are in the area please stop by to admire the work of the winning entries of the 61st TDC competition and Typeface design competition. Further details here.
The Type Directors Club is pleased to host a tour of the exhibition “Everything is Design: The Work of Paul Rand” at the Museum of the City New York. The tour takes place during Creative Week 2015 and the TDC extends a special welcome to members of the One Club. The Type Directors Club honored … Read more
Would you believe that the artist who designed in engraved Roman letters the slogan, “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night...” atop New York City’s main post office at Penn Station is the same man who designed the famous, iconic Superman comic book logo? Both are the works of Ira Schnapp (1892-1969), … Read more
Register for all 3 camps in the TDC Type Trio for $890 and save over $200! There are two one-day workshops available: Friday 15 May and Saturday 16 May. Please specify which workshop you wish to attend on the registration form. This one-day professional training Type Camp will focus exclusively on Pointed Pen lettering with … Read more
The 61st Type Directors Club exhibition brings together work selected from the many entries submitted for the competition from around the world. Open hours: 10:00-19:00 except: Saturdays, Sundays, official holidays * Early closing (17:00) on April 16th (Thu.), June 12th (Fri.). * Early closing (13:00) on May 20th (Wed.). Full details here. Co-organizer: Japan Typography … Read more
