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Ed Rondthaler Passes Away At 104
On August 19th, 2009, Ed Rondthaler – co-founder of Photo-Lettering, Inc. and the International Typeface Corporation (ITC) – passed away at 104.
Read moreEmigre Celebrates 25 Years In Graphic Design
Emigre and Gingko Press are proud to announce the publication of “Emigre No.70: The Look Back Issue – Celebrating 25 Years in Graphic Design”.
Read moreTypophile Film Festival 5 Premiere
The Typophile Film Festival 5 premieres at “Design à Trois” in Portland, Oregon on August 27th 2009.
Read moreEdenspiekermann Wins Two Red Dot Awards
The works for Hering Berlin and Utrecht City Theatre have been awarded with a red dot award for outstanding design.
Read moreAn Exhibition of Hand Lettered Posters by John Downer
Freshjive, Reserve, and AIGA/LA present an exhibition of hand lettered posters by John Downer; opening reception Thursday, August 13, 2009.
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ATypI Conference 2009 · Mexico City
TYP09 | The Heart Of The Letter
ATypI announces the upcoming Conference TYP09 “The Heart Of The Letter” in Mexico City with a wonderful motion graphics video.
Read moreGranshan 09 Type Design Competition
The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Armenia announces its second international type design competition Granshan 2009.
Read morePost TypeCon2009 – SEED Awards Videos
Hosted by AIGA Atlanta, SEED is the premiere design competition in the Southeast, recognising the top creative work in the region.
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