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Registration is now available for TypeCon2009! The great news is
that we are holding TypeCon2009 registration fees at the same low
rates that were offered for TypeCon2008! It's our way of saying thanks
to you for being part of our community and for supporting SOTA and TypeCon.
Early Registration - Through July 6
SOTA members: $235 pro/$125 student
Non-members: $275 pro/$150 student
Regular Registration - July 7-July 13
SOTA members: $275 pro/$145 student
Non-members: $320 pro/$165 student
Late/Walk-Up Registration - After July 13
SOTA members: $320 pro/$165 student
Non-members: $375 pro/$185 student
Pre-Conference Workshops (Optional)
Wednesday-Thursday, July 15-16
$50 per half-day session
$100 per full-day session
(plus materials/
lab fees, if any)
Type and Design Education Forum (Optional)
Thursday, July 16
$100 for the full session, including your choice of breakouts
PLEASE NOTE: We have moved TypeCon2009 registration and SOTA membership to a new system. We hope you like it! There's an option to send comments during registration - we welcome your feedback!
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TypeCon2010 announced for Los AngelesSunday, July 19 1:28 pm by tamyeSOTA is super excited to be bringing TypeCon2010 to the great city of Los Angeles. Conference hotel and headquarters is the Century Plaza Hyatt Regency. Mark your calendars for August 17-22, 2010! Dutch Design Legend Gerard Unger Wins 2009 SOTA Typography AwardSaturday, July 18 2:07 pm by tamyeThe Society of Typographic Aficionados (SOTA) has announced that Dutch type designer, author, and educator Gerard Unger has been honored with the 2009 SOTA Typography Award. The presentation took place on Friday, July 17, 2009, at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead, as part of TypeCon2009.
The 67-year-old Unger (of Bussum, The Netherlands) is the designer of such well-known typefaces as Swift, Gulliver, and Capitolium. He is a visiting professor at the University of Reading, UK, Department of Typography and Graphic Communication, and has also taught at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy, Amsterdam, and the University of Leiden. In addition to his work in type design, Unger has designed stamps, coins, magazines, newspapers, books, corporate identities, and other projects.
Unger was the unanimous choice of the 2009 jury, which included designers and educators Sam Berlow, Nadine Chahine, John Downer, Hank Richardson, Juliet Shen, and jury chair Shu-Yun Reed Lai.
Unger's tribute took place as part of the TypeCon2009 conference, a week-long celebration of type and lettering in all its forms. He has won several other major prizes for his type design, and has written for magazines and other publications. His book "Terwijl je leest" was published in 1995 and updated in 2006, with a new English edition ("While You're Reading") published in 2006.
Unger was chosen to receive SOTA's seventh annual award due to his outstanding and diverse body of work in type design, his history of teaching and mentoring, his thoughtful authorship, his influence on countless designers, and his standing as a respected leader of the global typographic community.
The SOTA Typography Award is presented each year to an outstanding member of the type community. Past recipients are Hermann Zapf, Ed Benguiat, Matthew Carter, Adrian Frutiger, David Berlow, and Gerrit Noordzij.
SOTA is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion, study, and support of type design, typography, and the related arts. For more information about SOTA, please visit http://www.typesociety.org.
Pre-Conference Workshop Check-In and LocationsWednesday, July 15 3:59 am by tamyeThose attendees pre-registered for optional workshops (Wednesday and Thursday) may check in at their workshop location(s) with or without a TypeCon2009 badge. All attendees must bring valid government-issued photo identification.
Volunteers will direct you to the appropriate classroom(s).
WORKSHOP VENUES:
Portfolio Center
125 Bennett St.
Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone: 404-351-5055
Google Map
SCAD Atlanta
1600 Peachtree St NW
Atlanta, GA 30309-2403
Phone: 404-253-3100
Google Map
A workshop shuttle will be available for TypeCon2009 attendees staying at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead.
WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS
For the Wednesday full-day workshop at SCAD:
Gather in the Lower Lobby Level by 8:00 am. There will be cars outside the glass doors waiting to transport you. A bus will come to pick you up at the end of the day. It will be at SCAD at 5:30 pm - please make sure you are outside in time to catch it.
For the Wednesday morning workshop at Portfolio Center:
Gather in the Lower Lobby Level by 8:10 am. There will be cars outside the glass doors waiting to transport you. A bus will come to pick you up after the afternoon workshops are finished. It will be at Portfolio Center at 5:40 pm - please make sure you are outside in time to catch it.
For the Wednesday afternoon workshops at Portfolio Center:
Gather in the Lower Lobby Level by 1:10 pm. The bus will be waiting to take you to PC. It will return to pick you up at Portfolio Center at 5:40 pm - please make sure you are outside in time to catch it.
THURSDAY WORKSHOPS
For the Thursday full-day workshop at SCAD:
Gather in the Lower Lobby Level by 8:00 am. The bus will stop first at Portfolio Center, then go on to SCAD. It will return to pick you up at SCAD at 5:30 pm - please make sure you are outside in time to catch it.
For the Thursday morning workshops at Portfolio Center:
Gather in the Lower Lobby Level by 8:00 am. The bus will take you to PC. It will depart from PC at 12:30 for a trip back to the hotel for those who do not have afternoon workshops. If you are in afternoon workshops at PC, the bus will return at 5:40 pm. Please make sure you are outside in time to catch the bus after your workshop(s).
For the Thursday afternoon workshops at Portfolio Center:
Gather in the Lower Lobby Level by 1:10 pm. The bus will be waiting to take you to PC. It will return to pick you up at Portfolio Center at 5:40 pm - please make sure you are outside in time to catch it.
LUNCH DURING WORKSHOPS:
For Grand Hyatt guests, please do not return to the hotel at lunchtime if you have both a morning and afternoon workshop. You will not have enough time to make the trip and get to your workshop on time.
If you are at SCAD, plan to eat lunch in the school cafeteria.
If you are at PC, there are a variety of restaurants within walking distance.
Onsite Check-In for TypeCon2009 AttendeesWednesday, July 15 12:45 am by tamyeDon't Forget Your Badge!
Please make sure to wear your badge at all times - you will not be admitted to TypeCon2009 events without it.
On-Site Check-In and Registration Information
Pre-registered conference attendees can pick up their badges and welcome bags at at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead, the main conference venue.
Registration/check-in will take place the following days and times at the TypeCon2009 registration desk:
Wednesday, July 15, 3:00-7:00 pm
Thursday, July 16, 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Friday, July 17, 8:00 am-6:00 pm
Saturday, July 18, 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Sunday, July 19, 10:00 am-4:00 pm
TypeCon2009 Registration Desk
Lower Lobby Level Meeting Rooms
- From Hyatt guest rooms, push button LL on the elevator.
- From the main lobby, take the elevator or the grand staircase down that's behind Onyx Bar and the elevator bank.
- If you park in the self-park garage behind the Hyatt, walk across the street and slightly uphill to the entrance to the lower lobby. Do not go all the way up the hill to the front of the Hyatt.
Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead
3300 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30305
Phone: 1-404-237-1234
http://www.grandatlanta.hyatt.com
TypeCon2009 Invades AtlantaThursday, June 18 6:52 am by tamyeTypeCon2009: Rhythm is coming to an amazing city - Atlanta, Georgia. TypeCon makes its first foray into the Deep South, and it's going to be the hottest design event of the season! We're working on a week-long community-wide celebration of type and design. Atlanta is known for its thriving design, publishing, broadcast, and high-tech sectors, its rich historic traditions, its world-class cultural organizations, myriad design and technology education programs, and some of the finest restaurants and entertainment venues in North America.
This year's conference is going to be even better than ever. TypeCon2009 features more than 70 great names, including Gail Anderson, Matthew Carter, John Downer, Peter Enneson, Shelley Gruendler, Stefán Kjartansson, Akira Kobayashi, Kevin Larson, Gerry Leonidas, Mathieu Lommen, Brian Lucid, Bruno Maag, Vítor Quelhas, Hank Richardson, Stuart Sandler, Paul Shaw, Jim Sherraden, Ilene Strizver, and Gerard Unger.
TypeCon2009 explores type for the screen, Dutch design, type in motion, advertising typography, the new life of wood type, and much more. Special events include the premiere of "Typeface," Kartemquin Films' new documentary on the Hamilton Museum, a keynote address by Jim Sherraden of Hatch Show Print, the Type and Design Education Forum, and an international exhibition of type and design. With dozens of workshops, presentations, panel discussions, special events, small group tours, and exhibitions in the works, TypeCon2009 promises a typographic adventure you will remember for years to come.
Register now, while early bird pricing is in effect! TypeCon2009 - Atlanta's Got Rhythm!Wednesday, January 21 10:58 pm by tamyeTypeCon2009: Rhythm
July 14-19, 2009
Grand Hyatt Atlanta at Buckhead
Atlanta, Georgia
presented by The Society of Typographic Aficionados (SOTA)
TypeCon2009 will be held this July in an amazing city - Atlanta, Georgia. TypeCon makes its first foray into the Deep South, and it's going to be the hottest design event of the season! We're working on a week-long community-wide celebration of type and design. Atlanta is known for its thriving design, publishing, broadcast, and high-tech sectors, world-class cultural organizations, myriad design and technology education programs, and some of the finest restaurants and entertainment venues in North America.
Atlanta is a thriving city full of friendly people who love the arts. Its major airport makes traveling to Atlanta incredibly easy. The community at large is wholeheartedly participating in TypeCon2009. We are working with a variety of local educational institutions and cultural organizations from the region and beyond in presenting TypeCon2009.
The main conference will take place at the gorgeous Grand Hyatt Atlanta, located in the thriving Buckhead area. The Grand Hyatt will be a beautiful and comfortable venue for our conference. We've secured an terrific rate of $175 per night for single and double rooms at the conference hotel - a great bargain for this wonderful hotel in a prime location. Complete reservations information and hotel details will be available shortly. If you're ready to book your room online, please visit this link: http://grandatlanta.hyatt.com/groupbooking/atlghsota2009
This year's TypeCon will take you to more unique places than ever before as we visit museums, art galleries, schools, letterpress studios, and cultural centers for our varied activities. With dozens of workshops, presentations, special events, and exhibitions in the works, TypeCon2009 promises a typographic adventure you can't miss!
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RSS feed | All posts TypeCon2009 Web Fonts PanelMonday, July 20 4:12 pm by Shu LaiThere was an epic panel on Web Fonts at TypeCon2009. We are going to prepare and upload the video online, but for now we have the complete unedited audio for your listening, sharing and embedding enjoyment.
TypeCon2010 announced for Los AngelesSunday, July 19 1:28 pm by tamyeSOTA is super excited to be bringing TypeCon2010 to the great city of Los Angeles. Conference hotel and headquarters is the Century Plaza Hyatt Regency. Mark your calendars for August 17-22, 2010! Dutch Design Legend Gerard Unger Wins 2009 SOTA Typography AwardSaturday, July 18 2:07 pm by tamyeThe Society of Typographic Aficionados (SOTA) has announced that Dutch type designer, author, and educator Gerard Unger has been honored with the 2009 SOTA Typography Award. The presentation took place on Friday, July 17, 2009, at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead, as part of TypeCon2009.
Read the rest of this entry » Pre-Conference Workshop Check-In and LocationsWednesday, July 15 3:59 am by tamyeThose attendees pre-registered for optional workshops (Wednesday and Thursday) may check in at their workshop location(s) with or without a TypeCon2009 badge. All attendees must bring valid government-issued photo identification.
Read the rest of this entry » Ron Moore Script Lettering Demo at Creative CircusTuesday, July 14 9:18 pm by tamyeNice opening for TypeCon: Ron Moore showing how to flourish! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vN0fdVi_rc Shots from the ConTuesday, July 14 9:12 pm by Shu LaiImages of TypeCon are going to start filtering in pretty soon. We will be highlighting some of the best ones as they come up. As a teaser here is a picture of Shu and Jimmy G enjoying some Fat Matt's World Famous Ribs.
 TwitterCon ReturnsTuesday, July 14 8:24 pm by Shu LaiThose who Twitter can chime in on the communal chatter of fellow attendees by using the hashtag #TypeCon, and follow the official TypeCon Twitter feed for breaking news throughout the conference. For those who don’t Twitter (or haven’t a clue what I’m muttering about), this blog is still the place to get conference news, but twitters are quick, timely bits that will be sent directly to your mobile phone, iPhone, or other personal communications device as soon as they’re posted. Have a look. Free Wi-Fi at the Grand HyattMonday, July 13 11:58 pm by Shu LaiOne of the perks of being a TypeCon attendee and staying at the Hyatt is free wi-fi in your room. All you have to do is "charge" the regular fee to your room through your browser of choice and it will automatically be zeroed out when you check out. Easy. Buses to the Creative CircusMonday, July 13 11:19 pm by Shu LaiTypeCon's first special event kicks off at the Creative Circus Tuesday night. Attendees staying at the Grand Hyatt get free bus rides from the hotel. Bus leaves at 6:45pm sharp at the lower lobby level across from the parking garage.
Meet by the doors just off the elevators on lower lobby level at 6:30 pm to make sure you get your seat on the bus. Eat Like a LocalSunday, July 12 5:37 pm by Shu LaiStraight from our local team here on the ground, here is a google map version of the printed restaurant guide you will receive when you arrive at TypeCon. They have picked out a varying selection of nearby eateries. Enjoy and eat well.
TypeCon2009 Restaurant Guide Getting to TypeCon From the AirportSunday, July 12 9:05 am by tamyeThere are several different ways to get to the conference hotel, the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead, from the airport.
MARTA
If you have only a small amount of luggage, taking the train (MARTA) is super inexpensive and speedy. Travelers can board the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) train within the airport. Train fare is $1.75. Service runs from 5-1:30am on weekdays and 5:30-1:00am on weekends. Trains depart every four to five minutes weekdays and every 10-15 minutes on weekends. Grand Hyatt Atlanta guests should board the Northbound train (N to North Springs). Exit at the Buckhead Station N7 onto Peachtree Road S. The hotel is one block away - an easy walk. Upon arrival at the Buckhead Station N7, Hyatt guests may opt to call 404-237-1234 to request pick-up from the hotel's courtesy car.
Map of MARTA's airport station
SHUTTLE
The Atlanta Link is the exclusive shuttle service running to and from the airport. Rates to Buckhead are $20.50 one way or $37 roundtrip. Service operates from 6 am-12 midnight. For more information or reservations, call 404-524-3400 or visit http://www.theatlantalink.com/. After 5pm EST, call 404-392-6402 for assistance. You can book your return trip to the airport through the Hyatt concierge.
TAXI
Flat rate for one way trip from the airport to the Hyatt is $40 for the first person, and $2 for each additional passenger. The trip will usually take 35-45 minutes, but be take longer depending on traffic. Just as in any major city, be sure to get into licensed cabs only - "gypsy" cabs are a rip-off and unsafe!
OTHER OPTIONS
There are tons of rental car companies at the airport should you choose to go that route. The place you rent your car will provide you with a map and driving directions. There are also limos and other types of shuttles. Visit this page for more info on ground transportation: http://www.atlanta-airport.com/groundtransportation Get Your Typeface Reviewed by the MastersWednesday, July 8 5:40 pm by tamyeGet that new typeface ready for review! It's become a tradition - Matthew Carter, John Downer, and Akira Kobayashi will once again donate their time and expertise to lead their famous Type Critique sessions during TypeCon. As a bonus this year, Gerard Unger will join our trio as a special guest "critter." These masters of the craft will offer gentle, constructive criticism to eight designers submitting a single type design for review.
Read the rest of this entry » Call for Submissions: TypeCon2009 speaker Will Hill's new bookWednesday, July 8 5:30 pm by tamyeThis is your invitation to submit work to be featured in "The Complete Typographer" (3rd edition) by Will Hill (Quarto Publishing plc).
Read the rest of this entry » TypeCon2009 Tweets on TwitterThursday, July 2 5:13 am by tamyeFollow our frequent updates on Twitter to get more involved in TypeCon2009's daily happenings and musings. Retweet and spread the word about TypeCon2009 and help us pass on loads of other cool type and design tidbits. http://twitter.com/TypeCon
You're Special (So Special) at TypeCon2009Thursday, July 2 5:08 am by tamyeTypeCon2009 attendees will be treated to a variety of special events in Atlanta. When you register for the conference, be sure to RSVP to these terrific bonus occasions, designed so that you will learn and have fun while networking like crazy.
Read the rest of this entry » Call For Submissions: TypeGallery2009 - Deadline July 13, 2009Friday, June 19 5:21 pm by tamyeSOTA is presenting its ninth unjuried showcase of new typeface design at TypeCon2009. This show is part of an international exhibition of type, graphic design, and special exhibits that will be on display at the conference.
Typefaces shown at TypeCon2009 will eventually become part of an online showcase at http://www.typegallery.com, and many works will travel internationally after the conference. Some works may also be selected for print publication by SOTA.
Please visit the TypeGallery website for complete details and to download submission forms. New System is Ready!Wednesday, June 17 12:17 am by tamyeWe've just launched the new TypeCon and SOTA member registration system, powered by RegOnline. We've extended early registration so that you can have time to play with the new tools. Please let us know if you have any issues or questions during registration. We're almost done with schedule - lots of info that is in the new reg system, but we're also getting it posted to this site ASAP. Thank you for your patience during this transition!
Register for SOTA Membership online
(Do your SOTA membership first, then you can register right away for TypeCon with your member discount)
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Become a TypeCon2009 Sponsor - It's Good For You and Everyone in Our Community!Thursday, May 14 3:09 pm by tamyeHave you ever considered sponsoring TypeCon? Well, consider this your invitation. A sponsorship of TypeCon, at any level, goes a long way toward supporting the conference and fostering a robust typographic community.
Read the rest of this entry » TypeCon2009 Registration Delayed, But Coming Soon!Tuesday, May 5 2:39 am by tamyePLEASE NOTE: We are moving TypeCon2009 registration and SOTA membership to a new system. This is taking a little more time than we had anticipated. Rest assured, you will have plenty of time to register at the early bird rate. Please make sure you are signed up for the TypeCon email newsletter or add our RSS feed to get the news first when registration goes live. Thank you for your patience! TypeCon2009 Mixer Set for April 15Thursday, April 9 5:29 am by tamyeSOTA's going to be on location in Atlanta to meet with local crew to finalize the TypeCon2009 program and extracurricular activities. We are always looking for volunteers and brainstormers from all walks of typographic, design, book arts, and lettering fields.
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