TypeCon2021 starts tomorrow!
TypeCon is just one day away!
There’s a screenload of amazing content coming your way this week, so we’ve put together a quick overview of (hopefully) everything you’ll need to tune-in and enjoy TypeCon2021.
View the full conference program
Watching the Presentations
All presentations will be hosted at typecon.brand.live, where you’ll be able to watch the speakers, chat with fellow attendees, and follow up with lively Q & A sessions.
There’s nothing to install or download on your device to enjoy the conference. Just visit our Brandlive page each day and click the “Go To Event” button. Enter the email address you used when you registered and you’re all set.
If you purchased a full conference pass, you’ll have access to all four days of content.
If you purchased a single day pass, you’ll have access to that day’s content only.
We’ve prepared this handy PDF schedule of the full TypeCon program, so you can plan each day’s viewing ahead of time.
Remember that all times are listed as Eastern, so check your time zone!
Join the Discussion
In addition to chatting and interacting with other attendees alongside the presentations on Brandlive, the end of each day will feature Q & A breakout sessions on the Zoom platform.
Drop in and chat with speakers and other attendees during these casual virtual get togethers. You’ll need the latest version of the Zoom app on your device of choice in order to participate in these sessions.
Keep the discussions going on social media with the #typecon and #typecon2021 hashtags.
The TypeCon@Home Swag Box
Everyone loves getting a conference goodie bag, right?
Well, this year it’s a box and we’ll ship it to you! *
(* Sorry, but the swag box will be available in North America only.)
What’s inside?
Specimens, stickers, surprises, and more! All courtesy of SOTA and our generous sponsors. Our amazing production partner, BP Media, has kindly donated all of the TypeCon printed goods this year.
How does this work? You cover the shipping, we do the rest!
Stay tuned for details on reserving one of these limited-edition boxes.
Win a Free Year of Creative Cloud!
As a special thank you for being part of our first virtual TypeCon, all registered attendees will be automatically entered in a raffle for a free year of Creative Cloud, courtesy of our Banner+ sponsor Adobe.
Get Your Type Crit Fix
The popular Type Crit has returned and we’re taking it virtual.
Join us Sunday, October 24th for an afternoon of lively discussion, constructive criticism, and typographic elucidation.
This time around we’re offering multiple Type Crit sessions. Each session is lead by a different group of Type Crit’ers, including our very first Type Crit for Spanish speaking type designers. There are only twelve spots available, so don’t wait to toss your type hat into the ring.
Interested in participating? Get the details.
Keynote Presentation: Alex Trochut
Catch our keynote speaker — designer and illustrator Alex Trochut — as he kicks off the first day of the TypeCon2021 main program on Thursday.
View the full conference program
Now And Then
An overview of the different tools and techniques Alex has used over the last 15 years — from Freehand MX to VR modeling — walking you through styles and form, more than concepts or ideas, while explaining a wide variety of personal and commercial projects.
Peek Inside: TypeCribs
We’re introducing something new during TypeCon2021: TypeCribs!
Join us behind the scenes with the folks from international publishing and media house Slanted as they share their space with a walkthrough of their office in Frankfurt.
We’ll also pay a virtual visit to renowned lettering artist Gemma O’Brien at her amazing studio in Sydney, Australia.
Type & Design Education Forum
Produced for educators by educators — the annual Type & Design Education Forum takes place on Saturday, October 23rd. This forum provides a unique opportunity to share and learn from fellow colleagues. Find inspiration, network, and discover new friends.
High fives!
Thanks to our sponsors and partners who are helping TypeCon2021 shape up to be an amazing event. Without these individuals, businesses, and organizations, we would not be able to host such a high-quality, affordable conference.
The Society of Typographic Aficionados (SOTA) is an international not-for-profit organization dedicated to the promotion, study, and support of type, its history and development, its use in the world of print and digital imagery, its designers, and its admirers. TypeCon is an annual convention presented by SOTA that focuses on type, design, and other related disciplines.
Follow @typecon and @typesociety on Twitter
