Conference ATypI All Over 2020
You’re invited to a celebration of all things typographic! Join us online October 27–31 for ATypI 2020 All Over, the sixty-fourth annual conference of the non-profit Association Typographique Internationale. Travel virtually with us around the world during five type-filled days and nights design to inspire, engage, and entertain.
10:00–13:00 |
Power of Ink: Gujarati CalligraphyGujarati is one of the most spoken regional languages of India. This language has its origin from old Indian languages such as Brahmi and Prakrit, and the script of the language is derived from Devanagari script. Its roots can also be found in the Jain manuscripts. Essentially, it was a script to keep the account,… Continue reading Power of Ink: Gujarati Calligraphy |
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10:00–13:00 |
Font BakeryLearn what Font Bakery is for, how it is used at Google Fonts, and how it can help you save time and publish high-quality fonts. Quality Assurance of fonts is a constant requirement for type designers, foundries, and distributors. Everyone has their own workflows to ensure their fonts are in good condition, but often these… Continue reading Font Bakery |
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09:00–11:00 |
SLOType Workshop: Kickstarting Typeface Design SketchingThe objective of this workshop is to introduce participants to a method for developing a series of fast and creative-challenging sketches for new type designs. Through the use of a 1” balsa broad-nib writing tool and India ink, participants are introduced to Noordzij’s stroke theory through the experience of the translation and rotation dimensions in… Continue reading SLOType Workshop: Kickstarting Typeface Design Sketching |
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09:00–12:00 |
Ranjana Script CalligraphyRanjana script is one of the most beautiful calligraphy scripts in the world. It is also known as Lantsa. It is not only the script of the indigenous group Newars, but duly important to all Nepalese as well. Ranjana script was used to write Sanskrit, Nepalbhasa, Maithili, and various Nepali languages. Ranjana must be written… Continue reading Ranjana Script Calligraphy |
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15:00–18:00 |
Go Figure! The Structure of Indo-Arabic Numerals with Brush CalligraphyIndo-Arabic numerals are not usually studied as thoroughly as the letters of many scripts, despite being used on all continents and being truly multicultural. During this workshop, we will cover some basic aspects of calligraphy with brushes and square and pointed pens. We will study the origin of the numerals and why they seem to… Continue reading Go Figure! The Structure of Indo-Arabic Numerals with Brush Calligraphy |