Online Archive Update

New Content & Features

Since we opened the Online Archive beta to members we’ve been regularly adding new collections and features. Now you can explore mid-20th-century German lettering, flip through more issues of Emigre, and explore Caslon’s 1844 type specimen. New features include tap to zoom, type to filter, and keyboard navigation.

Exhibition at Astro Studios

Between Measures: The Intersection of Design and Music

Our second exhibition with Astro Studios will showcase the Archive’s collection of music-related material, from medieval notation to 21st-century gig posters. The opening reception this Thursday will feature music by nofi, Bay Area designer and DJ.

Exhibition at Astro Studios
Thurs, Feb 21
5:30pm–7:30pm

Letterform Archive Salon Series 13

1990s Design

Next Thursday, we’ll explore the Archive's holdings of quintessentially 1990s design. Characterized by experimentation and bold graphic expression, the decade represented a major turning point in the field. We'll explore works by designers like April Greiman, Paula Scher, Wolfgang Weingart, and Neville Brody, as well as a selection of seminal periodicals like Ray Gun and FUSE.

Salon at Letterform Archive
Thu, Feb 28
6:30pm–7:30pm

Letterform Archive Publishing

Job Opening: Assistant Editor

We’re seeking an Assistant Editor to support key aspects of the Archive’s publishing program, assisting in the development, editing, production, marketing, and fulfillment of all Archive books. This is a fantastic opportunity for an up-and-coming editor with a passion for design. The first review of applications begins March 1.

Type West Workshop with Lynne Yun

Designing Flourishes

Next month we welcome Lynne Yun, a type designer at Monotype NYC, who will will lead a workshop on designing flourishes. You will learn how to identify basic elements of well-executed flourishes, dissect what makes good flourishing pleasing to the eye, and combine the elements to create your own designs.

Public Workshop at Letterform Archive
Sun, Mar 3
10:00am–5:00pm

Letterform Lecture with Lynne Yun

Letters: A Code System

At its root, the Latin alphabet is a code system, a series of symbols that create a visual pattern that resemble the spoken language. From Morse code to stenography, Lynne Yun will use her perspective as a lettering artist and type designer to explore various systems and illuminate a new perspective on Latin. Tickets are free.

Lecture at SFPL, Koret Auditorium
Tue, Mar 5
6:00pm–7:30pm