3D crowd at TYPO London 2011| © Gerhard Kassner
The conference will provide a unique opportunity to investigate the myriad ways in which designers can function socially. »Thanks to huge changes in the nature of media, the act of designing is, more than ever, a social act, whether it is working for a global brand or designing a new eco-friendly typeface. There is no single path; there are many. But we can be sure of one thing: the socially minded designer is the designer best equipped to deal with the changes that we all face as a culture.« says Head of Programme and Facilitator Adrian Shaughnessy.
Logan Hall Entry | © Gerhard Kassner
TYPO London 2012 will present a strong line-up of more than 35 international speakers, innovative designers, professors, marketing experts, scientists, artists, journalists and much more. First firm confirmations have been received from Kirsty Carter and Emma Thomas, founders of the UK design studio A Practice For Everyday Life, Simon Manchipp, creative director and partner at London-based studio SomeOne, designers and illustrators Kate Moross and Anthony Burrill and Lucienne Roberts, who allies a commitment to accessible, engaging graphic design with a socially aware agenda.
Participants can also look forward to Erik Kessels, co-founder and creative director of the international communications agency KesselsKramer, located in Amsterdam and London. An avid collector, has published the alternative photo magazine »Useful Photography« as well as several books on vernacular photography. He has also curated numerous exhibitions. Album Beauty, his current exhibition at the FOAM Photography Museum Amsterdam, is an ode to the vanishing era of the photo album as told through his collection. Icelander Hjalti Karlsson and Jan Wilker from Germany, who have recently celebrated the 11-year anniversary of their Manhattan-based design agency Karlssonwilker, will also take the stage. Their highly original work for a diverse mix of cultural and commercial clients, from local non-profits to such big names as MoMA, MTV, the Guggenheim Museum, Capitol Records, the Art Director’s Club, Warner Bros. and the New York Times Magazine has garnered numerous awards. Vaughan Oliver, the latest confirmation, is one of the greatest british (music) designers. He is best known for his record sleeves for Pixies, Cocateau Twins or Bush on the independent music label 4AD.
Start exploring TYPO London here on the blog, on Facebook and watch some videos from last years’ TYPO London. Watch the growing speakers list here and benefit from the early bird discount that is running until 31 August 2012.
We also offer a variety of group discounts so team up with your colleague, partners, friends or sponsor your interns! You get 25% off with a group of 4-6 and 30% with a group of 7-20.
We also like to kick off with a special deal – save another 25% on the professional early bird ticket with the code: T12-CM only valid until 15 July 2012). See you all in October!
