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Hi folks! We hope you're having a wonderful holiday season, and have plenty of opportunities to relax and spend time with friends and family. This week we're rewinding to one of our favorite episodes with Jonathan Hoefler, the legendary type designer. Enjoy the episode, and we'll see you in the New Year! Find the full episode and bonus content on our Substack: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/rewind-jonathan-hoefler *** It's still not too late for a last-minute gift for the creative people in your life. Why not give the gift of education and inspiration by with a year-long subscription to Design Better Premium? We've even made a
Visit our Substack for the transcript, additional show notes and links, and more: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/jonathan-hoefler Chances are you have a few fonts on your computer designed by Jonathan Hoefler. Since 1991, Apple has included Hoefler Text on every Mac. Ideal Sans, Knockout, Archer, Verlag, and Sentinel—are a few more of Hoefler's well known typefaces —each is steeped in history and timelessly beautiful. It's no wonder that Jonathan was featured in the Netflix series Abstract, which explores design and creativity, as he is truly a typography legend. As part of our series on design history, we talk with Jonathan about his typographic influences, his philosophical views on the value of presentation and why he views entrepreneurship as an invitation, and some of the themes in his work like “Unfinished Business” and “Conservation and Preservation.” This is the first episode of our 10th season of Design Better. We'll be continuing our exploration of design history and the creative process, but also adding new themes like how we can design a better future, and the secrets of living a more creative life, with guests like potter and designer Jonathan Adler. Bio Jonathan Hoefler (pronounced "HEFF-ler") is a typeface designer, typographer, writer, and inventor, and the creator of some of the world's most influential fonts such as Gotham, Knockout, Mercury, Sentinel, and Hoefler Text. He founded the distinguished type foundry Hoefler&Co in 1989, which he sold in 2021, after publishing more than eleven hundred original tyepfaces. He's currently enjoying a sabbatical, and writing about typography and visual culture on his website, JonathanHoefler.com. *** Subscribe to DB+ to get episodes a week early and ad-free. Plus, every month, you're invited to exclusive AMAs (Ask Me Anything) with big names in design and tech, from companies like Nike, Netflix, and the New York Times who will answer your questions directly. Early bird subscribers get 50% off for the first three months. Visit designbetter.plus to learn more and subscribe. *** Visiting the links below is one of the best ways to support our show: Methodical Coffee: Roasted, blended, brewed, served and perfected by verified coffee nerds
Find show notes, transcripts, and more at https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/paola-antonelli The Museum of Modern Art brings to mind images of Van Gough's Starry Night, Salvador Dali's Persistence of Memory, and Andy Warhol's Campbell Soup Cans. But thanks to Paola Antonelli, senior curator in the Department of Architecture and Design, MoMA exhibitions also encompass the role design has played in shaping culture and the human experience. We talk with Paola about how we can look at digital design through a historic lens, some of the most important design movements in the past 100 years, and how the creative process has evolved through these different movements. We also talk about the history of the @ symbol, why craftsmanship is necessary to experimentation, and some of the current challenges in design education. We hope you enjoy this episode which is a part of our series on design history, with upcoming episodes on typography with Jonathan Hoefler, and the history and philosophy of design with Professor Barry Katz. Bio Paola Antonelli joined The Museum of Modern Art in 1994 and is the Museum's Senior Curator in the Department of Architecture and Design, as well as MoMA's founding Director of Research and Development. Her work investigates design in all its forms, from architecture to video games, often expanding its reach to include overlooked objects and practices. *** Subscribe to DB+ to get episodes a week early and ad-free. Plus, every month, you're invited to exclusive AMAs (Ask Me Anything) with big names in design and tech, from companies like Nike, Netflix, and the New York Times who will answer your questions directly. Early bird subscribers get 50% off for the first three months. Visit designbetter.plus to learn more and subscribe. *** Visiting the links below is one of the best ways to support our show: American Giant: Makers of the best hoodie on the planet, their clothing is American-made, ethically produced, and built to last. What more could you ask for? Save 20% off your first order with American Giant using our promo code DESIGNBETTER at checkout. dbtr.co/americangiant Uplift Desks: For people like us who spend countless hours at our desk, ergonomics are an essential consideration. A standing desk from Uplift Desk can help you avoid the negative effects of sitting all day by improving circulation and reducing strain. Design Better can get a special deal by visiting UPLIFTDesk.com. Use the code DESIGNBETTER at checkout for 5% off your order. Free shipping, free returns, and an industry-leading 15-year warranty. They're a great company. Factor, America's #1 Ready-To-Eat Meal Delivery Service, can help you fuel up fast for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with chef-prepared, dietitian-approved ready-to-eat meals delivered straight to your door. You'll save time, eat well, and stay on track with your healthy lifestyle while tackling all your holiday to-dos. https://factormeals.com/designbetter50 (use code "designbetter50" for 50% off ). Heath Ceramics: We love Heath Ceramics. They're the types of objects you pass on from generation to generation, the kind of gift you bring to a wedding, or the dishes that you'd want to put on a beautiful Thanksgiving table: dbtr.co/heathceramics get 15% off between now and December 31st with code DBholiday23 Methodical Coffee: Roasted, blended, brewed, served and perfected by verified coffee nerds
Aarron first met Paula Scher as a grad student in Philadelphia. He worked at the Temple University gallery and was hanging an exhibition of her posters when they first spoke about her work. He didn't know at the time how significant her influence on graphic design was, but her work made an impression on him. Paula's work and kinetic typography sits in the canon of graphic design history. Described as the “master conjurer of the instantly familiar,” Scher straddles the line between pop culture and fine art in her work. She's been a partner at Pentagram since 1991 where she has led the redesign of numerous major brands including Citi and Tiffany & Co. One other fun story from the show…we learn the real backstory behind the Citibank logo that Paula created, and the story isn't the same one you'll find if you Google it. This is the second episode of our series on design history, to be followed by interviews with legendary designers like Jonathan Hoefler, design curators like Paola Antonelli, and design historians like Barry Katz. After the interview, stay tuned for another special conversation with Heath Ceramics, which was founded by Edith Heath in the 1940s and played a major role in defining the mid-century modern aesthetic. Learn about the origins of Heath Ceramics and bring the history home with a special discount that we'll share at the end of the conversation. Heath Ceramics is one of our sponsors for this series on design history. Bring Heath home and take 15% off your online order using code “DesignBetter” between now and October 31st.Heath Ceramics is one of our sponsors for this series on design history. Bring Heath home and take 15% off your online order using code “DesignBetter” between now and October 31st. *** Visiting the links below is one of the best ways to support our show: Heath Ceramics: We love Heath Ceramics. They're the types of objects you pass on from generation to generation, the kind of gift you bring to a wedding, or the dishes that you'd want to put on a beautiful Thanksgiving table. You can support our show, bring Heath home and take 15% off your online order using code “DesignBetter” between now and October 31st: dbtr.co/heathceramics American Giant: Makers of the best hoodie on the planet, their clothing is American-made, ethically produced, and built to last. What more could you ask for? Save 20% off your first order with American Giant using our promo code DESIGNBETTER at checkout. dbtr.co/americangiant Methodical Coffee: Roasted, blended, brewed, served and perfected by verified coffee nerds
Show notes and transcript: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/llisa-demetrios#details Mid century modern design aesthetics are enduring and as relevant today as ever. Perhaps no designers influenced those philosophies more than Charles and Ray Eames whose body of work transcends media and is still being produced today. It's hard not to think of the Eames' as monolithic design heroes, but today we're taking a different look at them as human beings. We're talking with Llisa Demetrios, Chief Curator of the Eames Institute and the granddaughter of Charles and Ray. In this interview, we get to know some of the personal stories behind the legendary designers, from how they met, to Llisa's experience having two of the most creative grandparents a child could wish for. This is the first episode of our series on design history, to be followed by interviews with legendary designers like Paula Scher and Jonathan Hoefler, design curators like Paola Antonelli, and design historians like Barry Katz. After the interview, stay tuned for a special conversation with Heath Ceramics, founded by Edith Heath in the 1940s and which played a major role in defining the mid-century modern aesthetic. Learn about the origins of Heath Ceramics and bring the history home with a special discount that we'll share at the end of the conversation. Heath Ceramics is one of our sponsors for this series on design history. Bring Heath home and take 15% off your online order using code “DesignBetter” between now and October 31st. Bio Llisa Demetrios is the Chief Curator for the Eames Institute, a non-profit 501(c)(3) public charity that aims to equip everyone with the lessons of Ray and Charles Eames, so that anyone can solve problems through design. Llisa has also been a bronze sculptor for over twenty years. She makes mainly in bronze material sculptures for contemplative retreats set in homes, private gardens and corporate spaces. Additionally, Llisa has worked as an archivist for both the Eames Office and MOMA. Please visit the links below to help support our show: Methodical Coffee: Roasted, blended, brewed, served and perfected by verified coffee nerds
Enjoy yet another installment of Brand of Brothers! Join your host, Doug Berger, as he takes on the role of tour guide through this branding expedition. He's excited to share with you the latest in brand refreshes, a history lesson, wisdom nuggets, along with his interview with Alex Lang. Let's get branding! CORRECTION: The "favorite font" mentioned in this episode was designed by Jonathan Hoefler.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/brandshowlive)
Ramblings of a Designer podcast is a weekly design news and discussion podcast hosted by Adan Zepeda (twit: @adanzepeda, insta: @adanz.designs) and Terri Rodriguez-Hong (@flaxenink, insta: flaxenink.design). Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Ramblings-of-a-Designer-Podcast-2347296798835079/ Send us feedback! ramblingsofadesignerpod@gmail.com, Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/ramblingsofadesigner This week we talked about: You can now get a free typography crit from Jonathan Hoefler https://www.fastcompany.com/90467466/you-can-now-get-a-free-typography-crit-from-jonathan-hoefler SF Design Conferences https://www.google.com/search?q=design+conference+san+francisco+2020&oq=design+conference+san&aqs=chrome.2.0j69i57j0l6.6144j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&ibp=htl;events&rciv=evn&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjkyaysyPPnAhXnGTQIHfwdDw0Q5rwDKAF6BAgREAs#htivrt=events&htidocid=30gHyxgbEF0bcGDcJpA8-A%3D%3D&fpstate=tldetail UX Library https://www.uxlibrary.org Why do we love sticky notes? https://uxplanet.org/why-do-we-love-sticky-notes-c4b18117c20b
Jonathan Hoefler, the brilliant craftsman behind an array of award-winning typefaces, meets Monocle contributor Henry Rees Sheridan in New York to share a few secrets of his trade – and his belief in the enduring power of typography.
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主播一号本来准备了一长段话想告诉大家十一刚回来还没需求的时候可以先来听听我们的节目 blablabla,但是最后还是剪得慢了没赶上长假回来前两天。Anyway,在这个长假综合症还没退散的时候还是可以来听听两位主播聊聊最近的一些片子:《小丑》和纪录片《Abstract 抽象:设计的艺术》第二季,看似没有联系,其实真的没有联系…… 另外,在第一批 Anyway.Member 会员正要过期之际我台终于上线了会员续费功能,第二年会员价格打折服务不打折~ 感兴趣的会员们赶紧登录会员中心看看 Leon 画了三个月的插画~ 内容提要08:11 发布之时才刚启程去看,但 JJ 还是想聊聊《小丑》15:23 今天的主题似乎被「神经病」给贯穿始终了19:57 《Abstract》这部纪录片才是今天播客的主角29:18 很突然地讲到了无限滚动和企业责任感……31:40 JJ 表示对于国内的数字产品设计还是挺自豪35:07 讲「字形设计」的这一集也蛮有意思的45:14 又又又聊到了 T 型人才参考链接Anyway.Member 会员续费入口 1:24关于迪特·拉姆斯纪录片的那一期 Anyway.FM 6:26聊《大鱼》和《Coco》的那期播客 6:32今天的主角《抽象:设计的艺术 Abstract: The Art of Design》 6:59上一部小丑角色大放光彩的电影《蝙蝠侠:黑暗骑士》 8:32其中小丑的扮演者希斯·莱杰 8:38威尼斯国际电影节的最高荣誉「金狮奖」 8:49法国戛纳国际电影节的最高奖项「金棕榈奖」 8:54杰克·尼科尔森扮演小丑的蒂姆·波顿版《蝙蝠侠》 12:09地狱男爵第三部:《血皇后崛起》 17:53地狱男爵前两部的导演吉尔莫·德尔·托罗 19:08Abstract 第二季 20:43B 站的自制纪录片《人生一串》 23:00Instagram 那一集的主角 Ian Spalter 27:01被誉为 Macintosh 之父的 Jef Raskin 30:02他的儿子 Aza Raskin 30:15著名字体设计师 Jonathan Hoefler 36:18他的公司 Hoefler&Co. 最出名的作品:Gotham 字体 36:51Tobias Frere-Jones 和 Jonathan Hoefler 的恩怨 38:30灵感来自老手表的 Decimal 字体 39:45他们官网上介绍 Decimal 字体的文章 39:59以及官宣登上 Netflix 的文章 40:39舞台设计师 Es Devlin 45:42知乎的「打开 App」提醒 50:00
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Jonathan Hoefler and Tobias Frere-Jones are partners in their own eponymous type foundry where they developing and digitize original typefaces.
Jonathan Hoefler and Tobias Frere-Jones are partners in their own eponymous type foundry where they developing and digitize original typefaces.
Becoming a type designer because of color blindness? Listen to the story of Jonathan Hoefler. Is this all live? Online archived? Recorded at all? Get more intimate with Tobias and Jonathan, and get to know more about: big collection of street lettering, studio 360, playing music, Alan Kitching, the Plantin-Moretus museum in Antwerp, tricky questions, 10 millions free radios, Bush & type fans and hinting fans. All recorded and archived for you. Plantin-Moretus Museum :: File Download (23:39 min / 22 MB)
Listen to Tobias and Jonathan talking about their unique and amazing collection of type specimens. The quest, fight, discussion and love. They also talk about the difficulties about drawing the line between revivals and non revivals. Isn’t all type design grounded on history? Hoefler & Frere-Jones :: File Download (14:34 min / 13.4 MB)
After a recording mistake Jonathan and Tobias get confronted once more with the 30 questions. Meanwhile they had some time to prepare and rethink their answer they gave the first time. They talk about their cooperation, how and when all started and the benefit of having an editor while designing type. Hoefler & Frere-Jones :: File Download (10:10 min / 9.4 MB)