As we start to roll out the nitty-gritty details of this year’s conference, here’s an overview of what to expect over the five days of TypeCon2019. The majority of the TypeCon program takes place at the Hilton Minneapolis from August 28th to September 1st in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Other venues and special event details will be …
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TypeCon2019 Program at a Glance
As we start to roll out the nitty-gritty details of this year’s conference, here’s an overview of what to expect over the five days of TypeCon2019. The majority of the TypeCon program takes place at the Hilton Minneapolis from August 28th to September 1st in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Other venues and special event details will be …
Mark Caneso is “Nice” … and so is his TypeCon identity
Today, we’re sitting down with Mark Caneso — designer, creative entrepreneur, and mad-lettering-scientist behind this year’s TypeCon identity. Mark runs pprwrk studio, a design and lettering studio, and PSTypeLab, his retail and custom font foundry. In addition to wild ambigrams and typefaces like Pika, Hatch, and Quatro, he creates a bevy of must-have typographic retail …
Advance registration is now open!
One step closer to Minneapolis. Advance registration for TypeCon2019 is now open while the program and workshop schedule is being finalized. Discounted registration pricing will be in place until Sunday, July 14th. Save even more by joining the Society of Typographic Aficionados or renewing your SOTA membership. See the registration page for details. And don’t …
Town Hall Meeting in Minneapolis
TypeCon, one of the world’s largest type and lettering conferences, is coming to Minneapolis this August! Join us for a fun, casual town hall meeting on Thursday, March 14th at 6:00pm at the Walker Art Center’s Esker Grove restaurant. Come grab some food and drink with TypeCon organizers and let’s talk type! This is your …
TypeCon & SOTA Scholarship for TypeParis19
TypeCon and SOTA are proud to announce a new scholarship program to TypeParis19 — an incredible five-week typographic intensive in Paris, France. This summer, one selected female applicant will join fourteen fellow students in the heart of the city for 340 hours of immersive education in type design, lettering, and calligraphy – on us! This …
TypeCon2019 Call for Programming
TypeCon needs you! The Society of Typographic Aficionados is now accepting programming proposals for TypeCon2019 — taking place August 28th to September 1st in Minneapolis, Minnesota. TypeCon covers an increasingly broad range of topics, including: typography; type design; font production; graphic design; digital media; printing history; calligraphy; lettering; book arts; advertising; wayfinding; type in motion; …
Join Us in the Land of Lakes and Letters
It’s official! Mark those calendars: TypeCon is headed back to Minneapolis! We here at the (pun-loving) Society of Typographic Aficionados invite you to join us in the great state of MinneSOTA for an exciting week overflowing with everything lettering and type! Wednesday, August 28th – Workshops Thursday, August 29th – Workshops, Education Forum, TDC Presentation …
Advance Pricing Extended Through July 6th
TypeCon already provides a lot of bang for your typographic buck, but we wanted to give you one last chance to save. Specifically, advance registration pricing has been extended through Friday, July 6th. And while you’re registering for the main conference, don’t forget to check out the amazing workshops being offered this year — but …
TypeCon2018 Program Now Available
We’ve been putting the finishing touches on this year’s conference program and are very excited to share what to expect this summer in Portland. From August 1st through 5th, some of the most influential names in type and design will be hanging out in Stumptown. Along with a jam-packed main program, other events include the …
Registration is now open!
One step closer to Portland. TypeCon2018 registration is now open. Advance pricing will be in place until Sunday, July 1st. Save even more by joining the Society of Typographic Aficionados or renewing your SOTA membership. See the registration page for details. And don’t forget to book your room at our conference headquarters, the stylish Hilton …
Town Hall Meeting in Portland
Join us for a cozy and casual town hall meeting on Friday, April 13th at Coopers Hall in Portland. Grab a drink and chat with TypeCon organizers about volunteer and speaking opportunities. Tell us what you’d like to see during this 20th anniversary conference. Or just come to hang out with fellow type nerds! The …