Fontstand 2023

Fontstand International Typography Conference 2023

in Dublin

Author: Josephine Schroeder

Dublin is set to host the fourth annual Fontstand International Typography Conference 2023, promising an exciting two-day event that will immerse attendees in the art of letters. The conference kicks off with a series of practical workshops on the first day, diving deep into type design, scripting, and innovative type usage.

On the second day, the program takes a captivating turn, offering a rich lineup of talks and presentations covering diverse aspects of typography. From role of exploring in print to its application in motion design and branding, participants will be inspired by a wide range of perspectives from industry experts.

This exceptional event is organized by Fontstand, the pioneering typeface discovery and rental app, in collaboration with esteemed institutions: TU Dublin School of Art and Design, School of Media, and Typography Ireland. With such an impressive partnership, attendees can expect to be exposed to a wealth of knowledge and creativity from all corners of the typographic world.

For anyone passionate about fonts and design, the Dublin typography conference is an unmissable opportunity to learn, network, and be inspired by the forefront of typographic innovation.

Fontstand International Typography Conference 2023

When?
Friday, 8th September, 2023
10 a.m.–6 p.m.: Workshops (more Information here)
8 p.m.–9 p.m.: Annie Atkins—Fake love letters

Saturday, 9th September, 2023
10.10 a.m.— 10.50 a.m.: Clare Bell & Mary Ann Bolger (TU Dublin), Max Phillips (Signal Type Foundry)
10.50 a.m. — 11.20 a.m.: Jeppe Pendrup, Jonas Hecksher (Playtype)
11.20 a.m. — 11.50 a.m.: Jon Barnbrook (Barnbrook Fonts)
12.30 a.m. — 1 p.m.:František Štorm (Storm Type)
1 p.m. — 1.30 p.m.: Liza Enebeis (Studio Dumbar)
3 p.m. — 3.30 p.m.: Matteo Bologna (Mucca Typo)
3.30  p.m.— 4 p.m.: Chorong Kim (Sandoll)
4 p.m.— 4.30 p.m.: Astrid Stavro (Collins)
5.15 p.m. — 5.45 p.m.: Rutherford Craze (Mass-Driver)
5.45  p.m.— 6.30 p.m.: Mark Porter (Mark Porter Associates)
8 p.m. : Official Saturday dinner part

Where?
TU Dublin East Quad
Lower Grangegorman
Dublin 7
D07 XFF2
Ireland

Get you Ticket here.
More information here.

Fontstand 2023