The Miami Design District Presents Typography: The Bold And The Beauftiful
Wednesday, April 9, 2014, 7pm to 9p m
Rooftop Garden
175 NE 40th Street
Miami Design District
An evening program exploring the topic of Typography with a cast of Miami characters including professors, entrepreneurs and publishers // 6 Luminaries x 20 Slides x 20 Seconds
PechaKucha Miami will present its 26th volume on the topic of Typography in collaboration with the Miami Design District and American Institute of Graphic Arts Miami Chapter. Type bombards our daily life in a way that is inescapable. From the exquisite to the mundane, the bold and the beautiful, type plays a very important role in our lives because what we see is almost as important as what we read. Back to back, six speakers will present 20 images each for 20 seconds exploring the importance of type in our visual landscape. Music will be provided by DJ Andie Sweetswirl and photography by Peter Vahan. Speakers include:
– Jill C. Weisberg // Creative Director of Schrift & Farbe with over 12 years of industry experience designing print and digital media.
– Eric Landers // Teaches a variety of courses from three-dimensional design to interactive media and his personal work elucidates conditions and issues related to American culture.
– Alex Vahan // A creative force behind Cushy Gigs which provides a wide spectrum of design services from printing, multiple silkscreen press, street mural painting and hand painted signage.
– Dr. Amanda Alders Pike // She has exhibited, published, and taught internationally on topics related to creativity and is currently President of the Florida Art Therapy Association.
– Augusto Mendoza // He strives to promote printed matter through blogging, publishing and events. Also, he has curated a selection of photography, graphic design and editorials that strive to inspire and educate.
– Jessy Nite // A multidisciplinary artist and graphic designer specializing in interactive, experiential and site-specific installation.
