Symposium: The Danish Type Design Tradition

Symposium: The Danish Type Design Tradition

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Symposium: The Danish Type Design Tradition

Sofie Beier (host), Elias Stenalt Werner, Jeppe Pendrup, Jonas Hecksher, Kasper Pyndt, Linda Hintz, Matthias Horneman-Thielcke, Nicolaj Bak, Siri Lee Lindskrog, Torsten Lindsø Andersen, Trine Rask

As the host institution at the Royal Danish Academy, we are pleased to offer a comprehensive introduction to the Danish type design scene for the ATypI audience. Denmark has a rich sign painting tradition, which has significantly influenced the development of modern Danish type design. The broader historical context will be outlined by Sofie Beier and Matthias Horneman-Thiecke, followed by individual short presentations by Danish type designers.

A group of innovative Danish type designers will share their unique perspectives on the matter. The invited designers will each present a brief focused talk. Each designer will be asked to provide a personal take on how Danish heritage has influenced their own practice.