International Design Talks

The physiognomy of typefaces

Manuel Krebs
Berlin 2013
Saturday, 18 May 2013 | 15:00 | Hall
German

The physiognomy of typefaces

Manuel Krebs
Berlin 2013 | Saturday, 18 May 2013 | 15:00 | Hall | German
A comparison of fonts and their character and intention behind each design – explained based on the examples of Simple-Köln-Bonn (for Cologne/Bonn Airport), the corporate typefaces for Omega and Swatch as well as the Replica.
Manuel Krebs

Manuel Krebs

Manuel Krebs established together with Dimitri Bruni the graphic design studio NORM in 1999, with a focus on designing and publishing books and typefaces. Book design includes self-commissioned research in the field of type and graphic design (Introduction, The Things) and numerous collaborations... Read More

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