Something pretty special is happening. Three major design organizations are joining forces for the first time, for a conversation led by you – our community. Kwame, Jolene, Sarah, and Archie aren’t here to give you the polished conference speak. They want to dig into what’s actually happening in design right now and where we’re all […]
International lettering artist and author Martina Flor comes to New York to present her new book, MAKE IT: Turn Your Creative Skill into a Business and Thrive Doing What You Love, in a special event hosted by the Type Directors Club. In conversation with Matteo Bologna, creative director of Mucca and chairman emeritus of TDC, […]
Indonesia is lavished with vernacular wealth — reflected in visuals that exist within the daily lives of its people. From the packages purchased in supermarkets, colourful posters and leaflets wheat-pasted on electric poles, to the old shop signs scattered on every street corner. Yet, the opulence of these Indonesian-styled graphics is sometimes overlooked, forgotten, or underestimated […]
A night of socializing & informal project critiques for TDC members past, present, and future (all are welcome). Hosted by David Jon Walker.
A night of socializing and informal project critiques for TDC members past, present, and future (all are welcome). Hosted by Designer, Educator, Lettering Artist, and TDC Board member David Jon Walker.
Announcing our next installment Type Drives Culture conference series: Type Drives Commerce, exploring the practical insights on how typography impacts business results. Taking place on March 13, 2026 at Fordham University at Lincoln Center, 113 W 60th St. in New York, Type Drives Commerce is an event rooted in practical insights, spotlighting real-world case studies […]
The campaign for Zohran Mamdani’s successful NYC mayoral campaign grabbed attention and enthusiastic support that reached far beyond the city’s voters. As a creative director at Forge, Aneesh Bhoopathy led design for the “Zohran for New York City” campaign. Drawing on this work and past experience with DSA and progressive campaigns, Bhoopathy shares how designers […]
Paul Shaw has been leading urban lettering walks since 2005. Along with over 50 walks covering all five boroughs of New York, he has also led walks in 13 other North American cities. Paul teaches the history of type at both the School of Visual arts and Parsons School of Design. With Patricia Childers, he […]