Type Fusion Workshop in Ahmedabad

When: 22 January – 6 February 2018
Where: Ahmedabad, India

‘In India, there are more than 780 languages, 23 are official and there are over 86 different scripts. So the challenges and opportunities of multiscript typeface development that truly represent our vibrant and diverse script culture and heritage are enormous.’

Type Fusion Workshop

Brief history writing, alphabets, calligraphy, and lettering
Basics of typeface design from sketch to screen
Introduction to modern development tools
Developing of an original multi-script typeface (Latin + one Indic script)

Objectives:

Address the challenges of multi-lingual typography
Understand the history and tradition of different scripts
Fusion of multi-lingual typography

When?: 22 Jan – 6 Feb 2018
Where?: National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad Campus
Who?: Anand Singh Naorem, Neelakash Kshetrimayum
For Whom?: Aimed at visual communication students:
• Prior knowledge of typefaces and typography is recommended
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite is recommended, particularly vector drafting
Language: English
Prerequisites: Bring your MacBook with Glyphs 2 preinstalled.
Link: Course Info