TYPO Talks » Blog Archiv » Four or so questions to … Erik van Blokland

As a member of the FontFont TypeBoard, Erik will critique, commend and appraise typefaces in public. (FontFont TypeBoard let loose on stage, TYPO Nest, 17.May.2013, 1 pm) On the next day, Erik and Paul van der Laan will quickly blanche, filet and slice the recipes sketched by TYPO guests. Hand in your drawings before the talk! (Raw TypeCooker, TYPO Stage, 18 May, 2 pm)

1. Which work are you particularly proud of? Which work best represents your style or approach?

I think that has to be Beowolf.

2. We chose “Touch” as the theme for this year’s TYPO Berlin. In your opinion, what qualities does design need to have to touch people’s lives? Can you name an example for for design work that had this effect on you?

Objects/designs/tools that display a quiet confidence in what they do.

3. Is there someone you always have wanted to get in touch with, but so far haven’t? Who do you especially look forward to getting in touch with at TYPO Berlin?

Paul Barnes! Paul van der Laan! TypeMedia alumni! Friends from Germany! Friends from FontShop!

Erik van Blokland

Type Designer, Programmer (The Hague)

Erik van Blokland is Co-Developer of robofab and UFO. He works as Type Designer and programmer and he teaches at Type & Media at the KABK in The Hague.

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4. Required reading/watching: What are currently your favorite interesting/beautiful publications, exhibitions, books, TV-shows, movies, apps and/or websites?

TypeCooker.com