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TDC’s 25th Typeface Design Competition Embraces Global Reach and Inclusive Excellence

The Type Directors Club (TDC), a venerable institution in the design world, is undergoing a significant transformation as it prepares to host its 25th Typeface Design Competition. Under the co-chairmanship…

Lina Irawan July 21, 2026

Typography

A Grammar of Typography: Classical Design in the Digital Age

In an era where digital interfaces increasingly dominate textual presentation, the enduring craft of bookmaking faces both obsolescence and a potential resurgence. Mark Argetsinger's comprehensive volume, A Grammar of Typography:…

Pevita Pearce July 20, 2026

Typography

Typographica Marks Two Decades: A Look Back at the Dawn of Online Typographic Discourse

Typographica, a pioneering online publication dedicated to typography and graphic design, recently celebrated its twentieth anniversary, a milestone that in the accelerated realm of internet culture, equates to a century…

Pevita Pearce July 20, 2026

Typography

Jim Parkinson, Master Lettering Artist and Type Designer, Dies at 83

Jim Parkinson, a celebrated lettering artist, type designer, and painter whose distinctive hand-drawn letterforms graced the logos of countless iconic brands, publications, and bands, passed away on June 26, 2025,…

Nana Wu July 19, 2026

Typography

Jim Parkinson, Master Lettering Artist and Type Designer, Dies at 83

Jim Parkinson, a preeminent figure in the world of lettering art, type design, and painting, passed away on June 26, 2025, at his home in Oakland, California. He was 83…

Siti Muinah July 19, 2026

Typography

Jim Parkinson, Master Lettering Artist and Type Designer, Dies at 83

Jim Parkinson, a celebrated lettering artist, type designer, and painter whose distinctive hand-drawn letterforms graced countless logos, publications, and brands for over five decades, passed away on June 26, 2025,…

Rifan Muazin July 18, 2026

Typography

Jim Parkinson, Master Lettering Artist and Designer, Dies at 83

Jim Parkinson, a towering figure in the world of lettering art, type design, and painting, passed away peacefully at his home in Oakland, California, on June 26, 2025. He was…

Nana July 18, 2026

Typography

Jim Parkinson, Master Lettering Artist and Type Designer, Dies at 83

Jim Parkinson, a celebrated lettering artist, type designer, and painter whose distinctive hand-crafted typography graced countless logos, publications, and advertisements for over five decades, passed away on June 26, 2025,…

Sagoh July 17, 2026

Typography

Jim Parkinson, Master Lettering Artist and Type Designer, Dies at 83

Jim Parkinson, a celebrated lettering artist, type designer, and painter whose masterful hand-crafted lettering graced countless iconic brands, publications, and logos for over half a century, passed away on June…

Nana June 23, 2026

Typography

The Type Directors Club’s 25th Typeface Design Competition Embraces Global Expansion and Inclusivity

Written by Tanya George on December 8, 2021, the Type Directors Club (TDC) has unveiled significant transformations for its 25th Typeface Design Competition, signaling a robust commitment to global inclusivity…

Nila Kartika Wati June 29, 2025