TypeThursdayNYC January

It's fontastic & boldacious & x-heighting!

It’s TypeThursdayNYC!

TypeThursdayNYC is a monthly gathering of type geeks, this month held at Wix Playground. We like to think of ourselves as a type superfamily: we attract local letterform lovers hailing from all disciplines and levels of expertise. Social hours bookend the centerpiece of our event, a group critique we refer to as Type Crit.

What the font is Type Crit‽


Briefly: It’s a critique. Of letterforms. No grades. Plenty of wine.

Verbosely: Type Crit is a group critique of up to four, in-progress projects involving letterform design and/or usage. You can get, give, or simply listen to feedback—your pick! Discussion is moderated by a TypeThursdayNYC dialogue lead—we pride ourselves on fostering a friendly forum for constructive, thoughtful advice that’ll raise the baseline on your letterform game.

QUICK LINK: Sign up to present work for feedback at Type Crit 

What’s the program for the evening? 

6:00pm – 6:45pm: Check in & Socializing
6:50pm: Opening Statements | Introduction
7:00pm – 8:00pm: Type Critiques
8:00pm: Closing Comments | Outro
8:10pm – 9:00pm: Socializing & End of Event

Wix Playground | wix.com
235 W 23rd St 
New York, NY 10011

Wix Playground is a space for all designers to experiment, to collaborate and to find inspiration. During the summer Wix Design Playground offers 40 students a chance to learn high-level web design from leading designers and professionals in a creative environment. Wix Playground Presents takes over the rest of the year with curated design events, workshops and hackathons for the local design community in NYC.

Take the 1 or 2 train to 23rd street/ A, C, E train to 23rd street/ F or M train to 23rd street.

FAQs

Who should go?

Anyone who loves letterforms. We always welcome a new (type)face.

Do I have to present?

Not at all! Some people come to network, some to learn and observe, and some to help give feedback. Your level of participation is up to you.

Why should I consider presenting at Type Crit?

• You'll get free, friendly, fast feedback from fellow font fanatics

• Type Crit presenters get free admission to the event

• We shower presenters with love on our Twitter and Instagram pages
  


What kinds of work can I show at Type Crit?


We accept any work involving the use or design of letterforms. Examples:

• Logotype designs

• Hand lettering

• Calligraphy

• Typeface designs

• Print layouts that involve typesetting

• UI designs that need hierarchical sharpening

… or make up a new genre of type-related work and blow our minds!

How do I submit work to Type Crit?

Upload files using TypeThursdayNYC's handy online form. 

We'll display your work using a projector hooked up to a laptop.

I have more questions!

Email our organizer, Whitney Dobladillo: whitney.dobladillo@typethursday.org

Partners & Sponsors

TypeThursdayNYC is made possible by our generous sponsors

National Sponsor: Adobe Fonts

Event Host Partner: Wix Playground