Get Your Fonts Ready for Retail with Guido Ferreyra

A design festival for people who use type.

Typographics Festival

In-person at The Cooper Union. Learn the most crucial aspects of font technology!

The Cooper Union

<a href="https://2024.typographics.com/conference/" title="https://2024.typographics.com/conference/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Typographics Conference</a> (in-person) ticket holders can have a 10% discount on this workshop. Write to <a href="mailto:type@cooper.edu" title="mailto:type@cooper.edu" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">type@cooper.edu</a> for the promo-code to take advantage of this offer before you pay.Come learn the in and outs of font engineering with Type Network’s technology director Guido Ferreyra. Focusing on current standards and the best available tools will improve and ensure the technical quality of your retail fonts.This workshop delves into the most crucial aspects of font technology in preparing fonts for retail release. The session will cover digital font engineering concepts, variable font specification, industry standards, common issues, troubleshooting techniques, essential tools, and useful tips and techniques.The goal is to empower attendees to interact more effectively with the technical aspects of fonts, troubleshoot independently, and become familiar with the state-of-the-art font-making processes.No prior experience in font engineering is required, but basic knowledge of digital font creation is recommended.Whether you’re part of a font foundry, a solo designer or a student looking to publish your first typeface, this workshop is a great opportunity to learn, ask questions, and gain valuable insights into the world of font production.Supply list Attendees must have a laptop computer.Guido Ferreyra is a Technology Director at Type Network. With his knowledge and skills on type and coding, he helps to improve productivity through streamlined workflows and ad-hoc tools. He is passionate about everything that involves type, from diving into its history to learning how modern, evolving technology applies to its development. Guido lives in Argentina and has given lectures and workshops throughout the Americas.

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