Typography is a fundamental part of visual communication, across all media, languages and cultures. This two day workshop, hosted by Dalton Maag, is a deep dive into the world of type. The following topics will be covered during the Eyes & Ears Academy: a wide spectrum of information from historic development of the Latin alphabet, over the introduction to global writing systems and the practice of modern day type design, to the challenges for typography in the near future with new and emerging technology. You will learn how to express emotions through type, and produce your own artwork in hands on calligraphy and letter drawing exercises. To make the most of your stay, a typographic tour in the City of London and the British Library will be organised.

Dalton Maag is a typeface design studio based in London, founded in 1991. The studio works with designers and branding specialists worldwide to help clients find their best typographic expression, from logotype refinement, font licensing and font modification, to the creation of custom font suites. Working with clients of all sizes and across all sectors, Dalton Maag's team spans twenty nationalities and speaks twelve languages, bringing design expertise to every project, regardless or scope or ambition. Notable custom font projects include Airbnb Cereal, BBC Reith and Lush Handwritten.