About Typographics
Typographics: The Ultimate Design Festival for Type Enthusiasts
Typographics 2022 is a design festival that celebrates typography and its impact on the world of design. This annual event takes place in New York City from June 13-23, and it brings together designers, typographers, educators, students, and enthusiasts from all over the world.
The festival features a wide range of activities that cater to different interests and skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out in the field of typography, there's something for everyone at Typographics.
Conference Series
One of the highlights of Typographics is its conference series. This year's lineup includes some of the most influential names in typography and design such as Tobias Frere-Jones, Nina Stössinger, David Jonathan Ross among others. These speakers will share their insights on various topics related to type design such as lettering techniques, font development process or even how to create typefaces that are accessible for people with disabilities.
Workshops
In addition to the conference series, Typographics also offers workshops where attendees can learn new skills or improve their existing ones. These workshops cover a wide range of topics such as calligraphy techniques or how to use variable fonts effectively.
Tours
For those who want to explore New York City's rich typographic history firsthand can join one of several tours offered during the festival. These tours take participants through some iconic landmarks like Times Square or Brooklyn Bridge Park while highlighting significant typographic elements found throughout these locations.
Book Fair
Typographic enthusiasts can browse through an extensive collection of books related to typography at this year's book fair. Attendees can purchase books written by renowned authors like Ellen Lupton or Erik Spiekermann among others.
TypeLab
TypeLab is another exciting feature at Typographics where attendees can interact with experts in typeface design and development process directly. Participants get hands-on experience working with different tools and software used in the industry.
Networking Opportunities
Typographics is an excellent opportunity to meet and network with other professionals in the field of typography. Attendees can connect with like-minded individuals, share ideas, and even collaborate on future projects.
Conclusion
Typographics 2022 is a must-attend event for anyone interested in typography or design. With its diverse range of activities, attendees can learn new skills, gain insights from industry experts, explore New York City's typographic history firsthand while networking with other professionals. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out in the field of typography, Typographics has something for everyone. So mark your calendars for June 13-23 and join us at this year's festival!