Recently there has been an explosion of “true” typography on the web and in the mobile space and the opportunities for what can be done with it only continue to grow. In this workshop, we will go over new techniques for using type in the development of websites and mobile apps. We will look at how various foundries are responding to the burgeoning field of “web type” and look at tools that are making it easier to create dynamic and engaging typography in more than just headers for paragraphs. No coding skills required – this won’t be a programming class.
Some of the topics that will be covered include:
• Web-based typography concepts, applications and best practices
• UI/UX considerations in design
• Quick techniques for digital prototyping
• Web & Mobile responsiveness
By the end of the day, students will have made a mini website or app and will be armed with resources to take their idea to the next level.
Required Supplies:
• Laptop (Mac preferred)
• Photoshop, Illustrator and Fireworks (CS4 and up preferred)
• Smart phone (iPhone preferred)
• Experience/familiarity with web design
• Ideas for a website or app you’d like to make (alternate topics will be provided, just in case)
Instructor: Joshua Hester is a Brooklyn-based graphic designer. He received his BFA in computer science at Virginia Tech and his MFA in graphic design at the School of Visual Arts where he currently co-teaches along with Gail Anderson. This spring, he will begin teaching as an adjunct at Queens College. He is currently employed full-time as a design technologist for Control Group in lower Manhattan, doing user interface design for kiosks and other forms of interactive displays.
Details
Time & Fees:
Saturday, May 4, 2013 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
TDC members $275; non-members $350
Location:
TDC Conference Center
347 W 36th St, Ste 603
(between 8th and 9th Avenues)
NY, NY 10018
Required Supplies:
• Laptop (Mac preferred)
• Photoshop, Illustrator and Fireworks (CS4 and up preferred)
• Smart phone (iPhone preferred)
• Experience/familiarity with web design
• Ideas for a website or app you’d like to make (alternate topics will be provided, just in case)
Seating is limited.
Reservations will be accepted with payment only.
Cancellation Policy:
If you must cancel, please notify us via e-mail at director@tdc.org by April 19, 2013. Your registration fee will be refunded less $50 processing fee. No refunds will be made after this date.
Waiting List:
If the session is sold-out you can request to be added to the waiting list. List position will be on a first come basis.
