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Typeface Design at Reading<\/h2>\n

In 2007 I completed a 12-month MA in Typeface Design<\/a> at the University of Reading, one of a tiny handful of programs of its kind in the world. It was an extraordinary year, and has sent me off in an unexpected new professional direction researching an designing non-Latin typefaces. Please have a look at the work I have done at Reading, or head over to Flickr to see the Typeface Design at Reading<\/a> pool.<\/p>\n

Gina<\/h3>\n
\"Gina<\/a><\/figure>\n

My practical project for the MATD program is a family of OpenType fonts called Gina<\/a>. Gina is a typeface with a robust texture and an extensive set of glyphs that have a distinct, legible appearance. The Gina family includes Greek and accented characters, mathematical symbols, alternate forms, italic and small cap styles, and more.<\/p>\n

The initial<\/a> responses<\/a> have been very<\/a> encouraging<\/a>, so I am sure Gina will continue to develop and someday be ready for release.<\/p>\n

Essays<\/h3>\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n

The Monotype 4-Line System for Setting Mathematics<\/strong> (February 2007)<\/em> \u2014 A brief overview of the British Monotype Corporation’s technique for simplifying hot-metal composition of maths, including a description of technical modifications to the Monotype keyboard and caster as well as a look at Times 4-line Mathematics Series 569, the variant of Times New Roman created for the system. (Download PDF file<\/a>)<\/p>\n

\"Gina<\/a><\/figure>\n

Gina: Reflection on Practice<\/strong> (July 2007)<\/em> \u2014 An essay describing the process of designing and producing Gina. (Download PDF file<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Dissertation<\/h3>\n
\"Three<\/a><\/figure>\n

Three typefaces for mathematics:<\/strong> (September 2007)<\/em> \u2014 A comparison of three typefaces designed specifically for mathematical use: Monotype Times 4-line Mathematics Series 569, AMS Euler, and Microsoft Cambria Math. (Download PDF file<\/a>)<\/p>\n

14 Faces<\/h3>\n
\"14<\/a><\/figure>\n

My classmates at Reading,<\/strong> like those before us have been and those after us will surely turn out to be, are a pretty talented bunch who did some great work. Have a look at our group specimen<\/a> booklet, or our class website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Acknowledgements<\/h3>\n

I\u2019m very grateful to the Monotype Foundation<\/a> for their generosity this year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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