ATypI 2010 — “The Word” — took place from 8 to 12 September 2010 in Dublin, Ireland. The main conference sessions ran from 9 to 12 September in the historic venue of Dublin Castle.
The main conference was preceded by two days of workshops, seminars and special interest group meetings, including a stream on type technology and webfonts. These were on 8 and 9 September at the Dublin Institute of Technology at Mountjoy Square.
Website
- ATypI Dublin 2010 (Wayback Machine)
Theme
From the Book of Kells to Samuel Beckett and beyond, the word has always been at the centre of Irish political, cultural and social life. Dublin is therefore the ideal place for a gathering of those who are closely involved with the visual and material form of words. Thus from the cultural heart of a literary city the theme for ATypI 2010 – The Word – has offered itself up. Ireland has a significant and far-reaching typographic heritage. As the tides of Roman civilization began to recede – language, literacy and learning remained alive on this island – stationed at the edge of the world. From these shores voyages were made that journeyed out into the darkness, carrying a cargo of books and writing that would illuminate the ages. However, Ireland is not alone in having contributed to the evolution of lettering and calligraphy. Any attempt to broaden our understanding of typography must draw upon traditions and practices from around the globe. Therefore, on the occasion of ATypI 2010, Ireland now invites return journeys.
Photos
- ATypI photo pool (Flickr)
- My photos of the 2010 ATypI conference in Dublin… (Nina Stössinger)
Reviews
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3
by Dan Reynolds
Keynote addresses Presentations Looking back
by Yves Peters
Organizing team
Local organisers (ATypI): Clare Bell; Mary Ann Bolger (School of Art and Design) Dublin Institute of Technology
Organising Committee: Mark Barratt; Clare Bell; John D. Berry; Mary Ann Bolger; Anne Brady; Conor Clarke; Kieran Corcoran; Brenda Dermody; Brian Dixon; Lisa Godson; Barbara Jarzyna; Alastair Keady; Ed McGinley; Cian McKenna; John O’Connor; Darragh O’Toole; Thomas Phinney; Wendy Williams
Programme Committee: Clare Bell; John D. Berry; Mary Ann Bolger; Kieran Corcoran; Brenda Dermody; Brian Dixon; Lisa Godson; Alastair Keady; Conor Nolan; John O’Connor; Daragh O’Toole; Fiona Ross; José Scaglione; Mathew Staunton; Wendy Williams; Maxim Zhukov
Programme Design: Clare Bell; Brenda Dermody
Programme Editor: Lisa Godson;
Identity/Logo Design; Clare Bell, Dara Ní Bheacháin
Nib Typeface: Thomas Foley
Map design: Brian Dixon
Wayfinding: Darragh O’Toole, Wendy Williams
Conference t-shirt, banners and pencils: Stephen McGuiness
Conference bag design: Clare Campion
Programme printed by Plus Print
Conference sponsors
Gold: Microsoft
Bronze: Adobe, Font Bureau, FontLab, Linotype, Monotype Imaging
Others: FontShop, Extensis, Dutch Type Library