The Changing Face of Web Typography 4.64 http://spkr8.com/t/7394

Description:

Type on the web has evolved significantly over time as designers and developers have fought to overcome limitations on web fonts.

In this session, graphic and web designer Ben Byrne will review some of the current and previous techniques for using rich type on the web. Ben will also review limitations and challenges we face at the new frontiers of web type.

Comments on this Talk

Avatar-missing-icon-06 Cameron Goble, 05 May 04:44 AM

Informative with examples that were easy to get a hold on and illustrated each point clearly. Paced his slides comfortably, segued nicely between them. Obviously well informed and thoughtfully prepared. Humorous, approachable, and considerate. Definitely worth attending!

Avatar-missing-icon-04 Ben Byrne, 05 May 03:24 PM

Thanks, Cameron!

Avatar-missing-icon-10 Boyink, 10 May 05:49 PM

Enjoyed the talk - I kinda sorta knew the content but it was good to get it presented in an organized fashion. I actually had a client call the very next day where I was able to use the knowledge in redesign discussion. Enjoyed attending - a bit jealous of the whole event. Wish we could be there every time!

Avatar-missing-icon-05 Ed Brandt, 10 May 06:17 PM

Thanks Ben, The presentation was great. Not only was the information clear but you have a sense of humor...so important.

Now, like any designer, if I can only weed through all the fonts and make a decision already = )

Ed

Avatar_hrg Brian Arnold, 10 May 08:00 PM

Excellent presentation, Ben. The content was solid and very well presented. The examples made sense and the history helped. The pros and cons of each option were also displayed quite well, and in particular I loved the emphasis on fontsquirrel, which I think is really one of the best names in the space so far.

If I had to find one thing to nitpick... well, that's really hard. I'm struggling to find something. Perhaps switching out to a real-world example in use would have been interesting to actually see it in action.

Seriously though, awesome presentation.

Avatar-missing-icon-07 Samantha, 07 Jul 07:25 PM

Wonderful all around, Ben. I learned so much, and your presenting style is easy to follow and fun to listen to. Thank you!

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May 4, 2011 — 06:30 PM
One Up, Albuquerque, NM (Map It)