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   ALL THINGS TYPOGRAPHIC  |  NOVEMBER 2010


>>  TypeTalk: You ask, we answer
>>  From Metal to Digital, Part 1
>>  Reviving Caslon, Part 2
>>  Calligraffiti: An Explosive New Art Form
>>  Psychiatric Answering Machine
>>  Bring Gourmet Typography to You!


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TypeTalk: You ask, we answer
Q. I've been hearing a lot about Web fonts but don't understand what they are. Can you explain? Check it out...
Q. What is the difference begtween Metric and Optical kerning in InDesign? Even thought InDesign has been around for many years now, this is (still) one of the most common questions I'm asked by designers. In fact, many think these settings relate to tracking, and not kerning. For this reason I feel compelled to revisit this topic to quell the continuous queries! Check it out...


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FYTIlogoFrom Metal to Digital, Part 1
Today's digital fonts are a tremendous boon not only to graphic designers but also to anyone who uses type. The abundance, diversity, and availability of fonts increase productivity and enhance creativity. There are more choices today than ever before in the history of type and design. But this newfound "freedom" comes at a price. Read on...


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CaslonReviving Caslon, Part 2: Readability, Affability, Authority
A scholarly, informative, well-illustrated article by William Berkson. The first half is an exploration of readability in general, and sets up the second half which explores Caslon, its history, and its many interpretations, including Berkson's own version, Williams Caslon Text
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Calligraffiti
By mixing beautiful and traditional calligraphy with the rawness and grittiness of graffiti, Niels Meulman gives a whole new way of appreciating both art forms. Meulman, also known as Shoe, is an artist, designer and art director who was born in Amsterdam and who's worked at international ad agencies like BBDO and television networks like MTV. Read on...

 

answeringphone
Want a chuckle? Then don't miss this typographic animation which combines an imaginary psychiatrist's answering machine message with very clever motion typography. Don't miss this...

 
Gourmet TypographyThese are some of the groups that have hosted Gourmet Typography workshops and presentations:

AIGA Boston
AIGA Philadelphia
AIGA Atlanta
AIGA Orlando
TDC (Type Directors Club)
HOW Design Conference
TypeCon
RGD Ontario
ADCMW
USDA Conference
Gel Conference

Let us know if your group or company is interested. For more info, email or call me at 203.227.5929. Ilene

"I want to thank you for the great workshop last Friday. You dusted off and reinforced all of those typographic rules that I have - and have not - lived by in all my years as a graphic designer.

Your down-to-earth approach to type made the session breezy and fun, and I couldn't help but visually re-spacing all the headlines I had the time to linger on during my bumper-to-bumper drive back to home. Thanks again for reigniting my spark for type!"