ISTD Australasia: 2011

Monday, May 2, 2011

ISTD Student Assessment 2011 in the UK

A unique insight into the ISTD Student Assessment 2011, this video put together by Tony Pritchard features the views and opinions of assessors from both industry and educational backgrounds on the importance of typographic training and it's relevance to good design work. Enjoy!

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Favourite Typography Books

'The Elements of Typographic Style' by Robert Bringhurst

'Stop Stealing Sheep and Find Out How type Works' by Eprik Spiekermann and E M Ginger

'The New Typography' by Jan Tschicold

'Type and Typography' by Phil Baines and Andrew Haslam

'About Face' by David Jury

'The Ten Commandments of Typography. . .' by Paul Felton

'Pioneers of Modern Typography' by Herbert Spencer

'Typography Now 2' by Rick Poyner

The Low Down

The International Society of Typographic Designers (ISTD) is a professional body for typography that aims to inform and inspire typographers, graphic designers, writers and educators engaged in the field of visual communication.

The Society has always given a high priority to supporting graphic design/communication students at many levels. The Annual Student Assessment, initiated in 1977, accepts work from around the world to assessments in six countries. The inaugural Australasian Assessment was held in Melbourne last year, adding significantly to those already running in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Lebanon and South Africa.

Visit the ISTD website (go to the 'ISTD Education' page) to download the 2010 Student Assessment brief - note that you should always refer back to the original brief and information provided in the PDF, available at the ISTD website.