ISType Mono talk: Jean François Porchez
Under the title “Type design to serve a purpose”, Jean François Porchez keynote is about building typographic identities based on authentic roots. What are the differences between bespoke typefaces and retail typefaces? It is a question of creative research that will allow the expression of a unique and identifiable typographic whole.
Jean François Porchez talk at Letter Exchange
Jean François Porchez keynote speaker at TypeCon, Minneapolis
Under the title “Type design in the computer age”, Jean François Porchez keynote is about building typographic identities based on authentic roots. How connotations, history and even politics can influence the way we work. But also what does it mean to design typefaces today? Let’s questionning the typographical genres, where to set limits in typeface revivals, how to use sources and materials in an ethical way.
Invisible-Visible? Jean François Porchez speaks at TypeCon, Portland
Typofonderie at Typofest
Jean François Porchez speaks at Type Directors Club, New York
Visual identity is built from the colors and typefaces that make up the most fundamental expression of a brand, yet the design of typefaces must remain invisible for the convenience of the reader. How does the typeface designer reconcile such inherent contradictions, while also meeting the needs of their clients?
Jean François Porchez speaks at Great Eight conference in Moscow
Typofonderie mini tour on the US West Coast
In October 2017, Jean François together with Véronique will visit San Francisco and Seattle for a Mini tour of talks. In Seattle, a letterform workshop under the TypeParis banner is also planned. The talks themes. Visible invisibility of words: Why typography is a vital asset of business communication?
Jean François Porchez speaks at Kerning conference
For the third year, Kerning Conference hold in Faenza propose workshops and talks. Jean François Porchez will talks about the visible invisibility of words. Why typography is a vital asset of business communication?
A World of Words: Jean François Porchez speaking at St Bride, London
A World of Words: Described as French typographic legend by Grafik, Jean Francois Porchez has designed bespoke fonts for a boggling array of global brands: Le Monde, the Paris Metro, Louis Vuitton, Galleries Lafayette, Sephora, YSL Beauté and Nespresso, to name but a few. In his talk next Tuesday he will share his experiences as an expert in the design of bespoke typefaces.