François Rappo: Contemporary Typeface Design

{"title":"Fran\u00e7ois Rappo: Contemporary Typeface Design","description":"\u003Cp\u003EFran\u00e7ois Rappo, internationally renowned typeface designer and former ECAL professor of twenty-four years, has developed typefaces for both private commissions and large digital audiences.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe presents his approach to contemporary typeface design, examining digitization's impact on form, legibility and scalability. The lecture explores design processes, production workflows and the adaptation of type for diverse digital platforms, revealing how typefaces move from bespoke commissions to mass online distribution while addressing technical and aesthetic constraints.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIn French.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","start_date":"2026-09-24","end_date":"2026-09-24","date":"Thursday 24 September, 12:15","timings":[{"timing_start_date":"20260924T101500Z","timing_end_date":"20260924T110000Z"}]}