The Science of Type: Original Typeface Designs in the Digital Age

Join us for “The Science of Type: Original Typeface Designs in the Digital Age” with speaker Christopher Slye of Adobe Systems. Slye will discuss the history and accomplishments of Adobe Originals, their leadership role in the industry, and how new technology over the years has affected their work. The talk will include examples of old and new designs, and will illustrate how the OpenType format has allowed users to achieve ever better typographic quality. Graphic Communication professor Lorraine Donegan will moderate.

This event is sponsored by the Graphic Communication Department and the Kennedy Library, and is free and open to the public.

WHAT:
Science of Type
Original typeface designs in the digital age.

WHEN:
Wednesday March 11th
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kennedy Library, 2nd floor Café Lounge

Talk:
Christopher Slye, Adobe Systems

Moderator: Lorraine Donegan, Graphic Communication

Speaker Christopher Slye of Adobe Systems, will discuss the history
and accomplishments of Adobe Originals, their leadership role in the
industry, and how new technology over the years has affected their
work. The talk will include examples of old and new designs, and will
illustrate how the OpenType format has allowed users to achieve ever
better typographic quality.

Darwin 200 was a huge success with over 120 students, staff, administrators, and faculty in attendance. Darwin himself appeared and blew out his birthday cake candles.

The next event will be the Science of Type, March 11th. Stay tuned for details.

The Galapagos: not as Darwin saw them

Thursday, February 12
3-4pm
Library Cafe Lounge (2nd floor next to Julians)

"Darwin 200" will feature conversation with Christy Strand, Cal Poly Biological Science Assistant Professor, "The Galapagos: not as Darwin saw them."

Plus, you won't want to miss meeting a very special guest...

Cake, coffee, and tea will be served!
The event is free and open to all.