Do you judge a shop by its sign or a pub by its lettering? You can tell a lot about a neighborhood through its typography. Join Type Tasting founder Sarah Hyndman as she reveals how letterforms create a unique typographic DNA that tells the story of an area. From hidden Victorian lettering to how letterforms change with shifting cultural attitudes, Sarah will share highlights from her past walking tours. Find out how the signs over the doors of businesses tell significant stories about design history over the last 150 years.
In this fun and exciting session, you’ll discover:
Technical Level: General Audience
Type: Session
Category: Inspiration
Track: Illustration and Digital Painting, Graphic Design
Audience: Art/Creative Director, Graphic Designer, Motion Graphics/Visual Effects Artist, Print Designer, Web Designer, Illustrator