24.Oct.2009 TDC workshop first day
The first day of the workshop went really well. We looked at different calligraphic style while assessing their potential as a source of inspiration for contemporary typographic work. Each participant is working on an Arabic version of an existing Latin logo and we’ve discussed the various possibilities for each adaptatio. The results are looking very [...]
23.Oct.2009 TDC workshop kicks off
So we had a great start today. We’ve looked at different calligraphic styles and what sort of mood and feeling they give. Now, we’ve selected the logos to be adapted and figured out which calligraphic style to use as a model. Above is a great first sketch by Gary Munch. More drawings after lunch. Bon [...]
TDC workshop starts today
The talk yesterday went really well — and one hour more than scheduled. The audience was great and the questions and answers part just kept flowing and it was a great opportunity to interact with many of the typography greats who live in the New York area. The talk was entitled The World of Arabic [...]
21.Oct.2009 Speaking tomorrow at TDC in New York
Anyone in New York? I will be speaking at Type Directors Club in New York on Thursday at 6pm. I will also be giving a workshop in Arabic Type Design on Friday and Saturday. Interested? It will be lots of fun so head on and let’s start drawing! More info is here and here. See [...]
12.Oct.2009 Unexpected places
I am an avid reader of the BBC News website. Just now, I noticed the picture of a very cute child in the Today in Pictures section. I clicked on, and 2 surprises: 1- It’s a Palestinian refugee in a demonstration in Lebanon asking for the destroyed homes to be rebuilt, 2- He’s holding a [...]
11.Oct.2009 My sister’s poem
My sister is currently studying for her 4th degree in English literature. One of the assignments is to write a poem about where she is from. Here it is: My heart belongs to the land of the Cedars, the Cedars of God. My heart belongs to where the sun kisses the Mediterranean goodnight and the [...]