This year the London Design Festival runs from the 19-27th of September, the annual event celebrates design through exhibitions, installations, events, workshops and seminars. I wanted to focus on Graphics at the London Design Festival and what events they have lined up for the ‘Graphics weekend’ on the 19th and 20th.
Most the events listed are held at the V&A Museum, which I feel is the best place to see a range of talks and events in one day without travelling across London.
19th of September
Europa
Seminar
10:30-11:30am
V&A
Free
Europa is a design consultancy firm run by RCA graduates; Mia Frostner, Paul Tisdell and Robert Sollis. They have worked for clients like Pick Me Up, Frieze and the Blackthorse Lane Industrial Area. I am not sure if this simply a ‘show and tell’ talk but if you enjoy the work of Europa and want to know more about these projects it would be worth a trip.
Paul Antonio
Workshop/Seminar
Workshop: 11:30-3pm
Seminar: 11am and again at 2pm
V&A
Free
Paul Antonio is a calligrapher and hand lettering artist who works with both traditional and modern tools and techniques. Antonio will be doing a workshop/talks on large scale calligraphy and typography.
Joanna Basford
Seminar
12-1pm
V&A
Free
Joined by Creative Review editor Patrick Burgoyne this Q&A session will focus on the work of Illustrator Johanna Basford. Basford’s intricate black and white illustrations are perfectly suited for a colouring book and Basford’s colouring book for adults ‘A Secret Garden’ has sold millions of copies. If you are an Illustrator or particularly interested her work, this would be an interesting talk.
The Beautiful Meme
Seminar
2:30-3:30pm
V&A
Free
This seminar by Tom Sharp and Ben Haworth, so -founders of The Beautiful Meme will focus on their identity work for the English National Ballet and the Battle of Bannockburn project.
Tony Brook
Seminar
4-5:30pm
V&A
Free
Spin is a design studio co-founded by Tony Brook in 1992. Brook has recently published Spin 360, the book covers the history of the work at Spin.
19th/20th of September
Type Tasting
Workshop
1-4pm
V&A
Free
This workshop hosted by Sarah Hyndman will contain a series of ‘multi-sensory’ games with type. Might be worth a visit if you have ever wondered what a font might taste like.
20th of September
Drop in Design: Lively Letters
Workshop
10:30-5pm
V&A
Free
For this workshop you will have to search for ‘unusual letters and fonts’ which are displayed throughout the museum. Then you will have a chance to create your own monogram.
Unit Editions
Seminar
12-1pm
V&A
Free
This talk on Unit Editions, a graphic design publishing house will be held by Tony Brook and Adrian Shaughnessy. Unit Editions have published loads of great design books and their brand manuals collections are also very popular.
Harry Pearce: Eating with the Eyes
Seminar
1-2pm
V&A
Free
Pentagram partner Harry Pearce will be giving showing a selection of his work and giving details on his design process, focusing on his political posters and identities.
Craig Oldham
Seminar
2:30-3:30pm
V&A
Free
Craig Oldham will be giving a talk on his work and also his recent project ‘In Loving Memory of Work’, a project based on the UK Miners’ strike. Oldham’s design practice ‘The Office of Craig Oldham’ has won awards from the Art Directors Club, D&AD, Design Week, Creative Review and the Type Directors Club.
Morag Myerscough
Seminar
4-5:30pm
V&A
Free (requires booking)
Morag Myerscough is a designer well known for her bright and colourful designs and bold use of typography, this hour and a half talks does require a booking so make sure to book in advance if you are a Morag fan.
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Harry Pearce
Europa
Paul Antonio
Johanna Basford
The Beautiful Meme
Tony Brook
Type Tasting
Drop in Design
Unit Editions
Craig Oldham
Morag Myerscough
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