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Re: New: Origin of Type Frameworks (OTF) Course
Font technology plays a central role in the OTF Course. To truly appreciate and understand the technical advancements of today, it sometimes helps to place them within a historical context. Our archi…1 -
Re: Type Design vs Type Engineering?
To me, type design has more in common with industrial design than with engineering or music. Engineering is primarily about performance, optimization, and solving technical problems. Music, by contra…3 -
Re: Type Design vs Type Engineering?
The diagram below places font engineering within the broader context of font creation. It highlights areas of overlap with other key activities involved in the process. Of course, this represents a s…4 -
Re: FontEnigma
While gazing into the mirror, the strange and adventurous Dr. Type realized that what he saw was not merely a physical transformation, but a stark warning from the depths of his own being. In that sh…1 -
Re: Type Engineering: How to get into it?
In my view, font engineers are expected to be proficient in scripting or programming, understand applicable font technologies, and be able to read and interpret specifications. Additionally, they sho…2
