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“Linotype: The Film” at Pratt Institute

26th March 2012
Tweet   We are proud to sponsor a screening of Linotype: The Film, a feature-length documentary centered around the Linotype type casting machine, right here at Pratt Institute. Called the "Eighth Wonder of the World" by Thomas Edison, the Linotype revolutionized printing and society. The film tells the surprisingly emotional story of the people connected to it ...

Cheers to our first Drink n’See!

11th February 2012
Tweet  Friday night was our first chill out at the Pratt W18th studios over the good things in life: drinks, pizza, and type.    Thanks to everyone that joined in and took the time off to relax and get to know each other a little better outside the main TDC events. Our VP Josh Eriksen ...

New semester, new TDC events

29th January 2012
Tweet  If you haven't already acquainted yourself with TDC's event calendar in this new year, we're sharing some of the upcoming highlights at TDC for Spring '12. Feb 16 – Lecture by Abbott Miller from Pentagram,  “Focusing on the role of typography in recent identity, environmental, and editorial projects, Abbott’s presentation looks at how typography ...

Highlight: Mentoring Night with TDC

26th November 2011
Tweet  Earlier this month on Nov 8, TDC collaborated with TDCPSG for our first ever mentoring meeting, which we hope to carry on from here out at least once per semester. We especially appreciate TDC doing this as an exclusive to TDCPSG members!   The attendance for the night included TDCPSG members, and TDC board ...

Beginning Typeface Design With Jesse Ragan

10th October 2011
Tweet  Our high hopes for our Fall events were more than exceeded with Jesse Ragan’s successful collaboration with TDCPSG, kicking it off with a Beginning Typeface Design intensive workshop spanning Friday and Saturday, Sept 30th – Oct 1st. With limited seating and what ended up being as a competitive registration process, we were happy to ...

Fall 2011 TDC Events

17th September 2011
Tweet   Events Thursday, September 22, 2011: 6pm–8pm Above the Fold Brian Miller Author and TDC board member, Brian Miller talks about his book, Above the Fold, Understanding the Principles of Successful Web Site Design. This talk will focus on the “why’s” of Web type: Why is type so important on the Web? Why does ...

Beginning Typeface Design with Jesse Ragan

17th September 2011
TweetTitle: Beginning Typeface Design with Jesse RaganLocation: Pratt Manhattan Campus, Room 518Link out: Click hereDescription: Designers, Have you ever wanted to design your own typeface? TDC–PSG proudly brings you a two-day intensive workshop with Jesse Ragan. The workshop presents a basic introduction to typeface design through lectures, sketching, critique, and hands-on work in FontLab. Upon ...

David Chang: Reconcile

2nd September 2011
TweetTitle: David Chang: ReconcileLocation: Pratt GradComD Gallery Pratt Manhattan 144 West 14th St, 7th floor Gallery hours: M-F 10AM-5PMLink out: Click hereDescription: Reconcile, an exhibition of work by David Chang August 29-November 14, 2011 Opening Reception September 9, 2011 5PM-7PM Pratt GradComD Gallery Pratt Manhattan 144 West 14th St, 7th floor Gallery hours: M-F 10AM-5PM ...