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.
Audace, between geometry & shapes inspired by nature
Audace was born as a response to a simple brief: how to visually express human interaction and technology with abstract forms? The starting point is a humanistic sanserif, to which are added external references: design pieces, furniture, buildings. Architects shape our world with the intention to reconnect nature, human and address a perfect functionality. Not so far to typeface design which combines a personal vision and ensures good legibility in a certain context.
Happy new year 2019
For these traditional wishes for the coming year, it is therefore our turn to wish you a promising and successful 2019 year ahead.
Invisible-Visible? Jean François Porchez speaks at TypeCon, Portland
Invisible-Visible? How does the typeface designer reconcile such usual contradictions? 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.
The new AW Conqueror Didot pays homage to 70s phototype typography
Coming out of the five AW Conqueror families, the AW Conqueror Didot is a very complete extension claiming the 60-70s spirit. With this new Didot 2018, we go further by offering 24 weights. The three hairline variations (optical sizes) allows use in large high contrast headlines such as a legible body text, due to a suitable contrast. A large number of titling variants have been added to the delight of artistic directors in search of exuberant compositions.
Typofonderie at Typofest
Typofonderie will be at Typofest, in Bulgaria for the conference day and typeface design workshop. Jean François Porchez will speaks about the visible Invisibility of Words. Together with Mathieu Réguer, the duo will conduct a letterform workshop under the TypeParis banner.
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?
Happy new year 2018
For these traditional greetings for the coming year, let us go back to the past year achievement and have a look at some predictions for the future. We wish you the next 2018 year full of promises and success.
Jean François Porchez speaks at Great Eight conference in Moscow
Jean François Porchez join a bunch of speakers for the Great Eight conference in Moscow. In addition, he will conduct a Letterform workshop under the TypeParis banner in the Russia capital.
Ysans, fashion style meets typography
Ysans is a new Typofonderie typeface. The Ysans designed by Jean François Porchez is a sanserif influenced by Cassandre lettering pieces and the geometric sanserif style from the inter-war period. Since Chanel logo, the geometric sanserif style is the favorite typographic thing in fashion. Ysans asserts this reference. Not only Haute-Couture houses use these categories of typefaces for their visual identity, but fashion magazines usually strength their layout with these geometric sanserif when a Didot isn’t used.