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Date Wednesday, May 27th 2026
Venue Stanford University / Roble
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Post-modern Mexican blackletter hand: the workshop

Mexican Blackletter evolved as a unique typographic tradition that blends European influences with local creativity. Spanish explorers introduced blackletter to the Americas during the 16th century through manuscripts and printed materials; by the 20th century, influences such as lettering manuals and cholo graffiti culture hybridised the style, shifting it from formal and ecclesiastical contexts to… Continue reading Post-modern Mexican blackletter hand: the workshop

Date Wednesday, May 27th 2026
Venue Stanford University / Start Screen
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Type design education for Telugu and beyond

For Telugu, a South Indian language, spoken by more than 80 million people, native type designers are strikingly few, and script-specific pedagogy remains underdeveloped. Students interested in type design face systemic barriers: Latin-centric software, lack of curriculum, and limited awareness of type’s cultural value. This has created a cycle of low visibility and low interest… Continue reading Type design education for Telugu and beyond

Date Wednesday, May 27th 2026
Venue Stanford University / Touch Screen
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Constructed scripts: What are the rules of the game? (And how do we change them?)

A key feature of constructed scripts—type and lettering designs that diagram themselves—is that one can read off their design spaces and procedures of creation from their appearances. But there are frequently many different ways to ‘play the game’ of these scripts—any given designer’s choices are never definitive, and no algorithms for these scripts are ever… Continue reading Constructed scripts: What are the rules of the game? (And how do we change them?)

Date Wednesday, May 27th 2026
Venue Stanford University / Touch Screen
Workshop

Sounds in Motion: Korean Ideophones through Hangeul Typography

Sound symbolism—the non-arbitrary connection between sound and meaning—finds a rich form in Korean ideophones, words that vividly express actions, sensations, and emotions (1). With Hangeul, the Korean writing system, these sounds can be visually shaped, offering designers a unique way to explore how letterforms can reflect rhythm, tone, and movement. This workshop invites participants to… Continue reading Sounds in Motion: Korean Ideophones through Hangeul Typography

Date Wednesday, May 27th 2026
Venue Stanford University / Silk Screen
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Weaving a Letterform Workshop

My passion for letterforms began in my work as a graphic designer and later as an educator, where I taught students the importance of typography in both layout and communication. When I came to weaving later in life, my background as a sewist and knitter provided a natural foundation for exploring textiles and yarn. As… Continue reading Weaving a Letterform Workshop

Date Wednesday, May 27th 2026
Venue Stanford University / Split Screen
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From Poster to Alphabet

This workshop will begin with a presentation of original posters and special books from the HMCT Archive, selected for their expressive use of typography. Participants will closely examine the letterforms, compositions, and typographic gestures in the posters, using tracing, drawing, and other analog methods to extract and reinterpret elements. The focus is on engaging directly… Continue reading From Poster to Alphabet

Date Tuesday, April 22nd 2025
Venue Royal Danish Academy
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Riso Printing: Session 2

Time: 3:00–6:00 PMPrice: FREECheck-in: 2:00–2:45 PM Join us for a two-color Riso printing workshop on A3 format. You can create your design on the day or bring something from home to use as a starting point. After the workshop, all printed posters will be exhibited at the Royal Danish Academy. There is also a morning session; sign up… Continue reading Riso Printing: Session 2

Date Tuesday, April 22nd 2025
Venue Royal Danish Academy
Workshop

The Art of Letterpress

Time: 10:00 AM–4:00 PMThere is no long “formal” lunch break—participants will have breaks between pulling prints)Check-in: 9:00–9:45 AMPrice: FREE Step into the world of traditional letterpress printing at the letterpress studio in the Royal Danish Academy. This hands-on workshop offers participants the chance to engage directly with the craft of letterpress, exploring its rich history… Continue reading The Art of Letterpress

Date Tuesday, April 22nd 2025
Venue Royal Danish Academy
Workshop

Modern Retro Type: Chinese Meishuzi Design

Time: 3:00–6:00 PMPrice: FREECheck-in: 2:00–2:45 PM Curated by Hanyi Fonts and led by professional Chinese typeface designer Tao Yihong, the Modern Retro Type: Chinese Meishuzi design workshop offers a four-hour immersive experience. “Meishuzi” (美术字), meaning decorative Chinese characters in English, refers to a distinctive tradition of stylised lettering used mainly for signage and display, which… Continue reading Modern Retro Type: Chinese Meishuzi Design

Date Tuesday, April 22nd 2025
Venue Royal Danish Academy
Workshop

Variable Brand Voice

Time: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM (with a 2-hour lunch break)Price: FREEDonation suggested to help support materials and scholarships.Check-in: 9:00–9:45 AM A brand’s dream is to design products and services that fulfills 100% of a single person’s innermost desires. They are listening and reaching us in whatever media possible in a language more relevant for each and… Continue reading Variable Brand Voice