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Reading MA Typeface design 2009 typefaces now online!

Claus Eggers Sørensen — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:04:19 +0000

I proudly present you this years typeface designs from the students of University of Reading’s MA in Typeface design. You will find links to PDF specimens and ’Reflection on Practice’ essays.

http://www.typefacedesign.org/2009/

MATD graduate Vincent Connare speaks on his Comic Sans

Claus Eggers Sørensen — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 00:46:22 +0000

2003 MATD graduate Vincent Connare speaks to The Wallstreet Journal about his design ‘Comic Sans’ – too crazy too live, too rare to die.

Why Reading Matters

Claus Eggers Sørensen — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:21:15 +0000

A very topical documentary from the BBC

Science writer Rita Carter tells the story of how modern neuroscience has revealed that reading, something most of us take for granted, unlocks remarkable powers. Carter explains how the classic novel Wuthering Heights allows us to step inside other minds and understand the world from different points of view, and she wonders whether the new digital revolution could threaten the values of classic reading.

Catch it on BBC’s iPlayer (for UK only)

Honorary Doctor Michael Twyman

Claus Eggers Sørensen — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 16:19:33 +0000

Our dear founder, professor Michael Twyman, was awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters on Saturday 13th December. It took place as last years MATD students graduated.

http://www.reading.ac.uk/about/newsandevents/releases/PR18773.asp

Blue

Claus Eggers Sørensen — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 13:04:02 +0000

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