Tag Archives: MATD 2007-8

Grandia and Gandhara online in PDF

Posted on October 9, 2008 by pilcrow

This post marks the first anniversary of my blog and the end of my year at the University of Reading, where I furthered my education in typeface design via their Masters degree program. It has been a good year and … Continue reading →

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To Squoosh™, or Not to Squoosh™?

Posted on October 24, 2007 by pilcrow

Everyone knows that to squoosh™ text is a cardinal sin. Or if they don’t know it, they should! However, as with every rule, there are exceptions (which are governed by more rules). There are certain typefaces that hold up quite … Continue reading →

Posted in typography | Tagged MATD 2007-8, Type Tips | 4 Comments

The first day of school, we’re eager little learners…

Posted on October 9, 2007 by pilcrow

Today was the first day of class with two lectures by Michael Twyman. First off was a very interesting lecture on Graphic Language, in which he gave us a sort of framework to think about graphic communications. Secondly we were … Continue reading →

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blahg, blahg, blog.

Posted on October 6, 2007 by pilcrow

I figured that every student in the Reading MATD Program needed his own personal blog to document the journey. This is mine.