Description:Dive deep into the world of font engineering and post-production in this intensive workshop! Perfect for type designers, graphic artists, and tech-savvy creatives looking to elevate their skills in the digital type realm.

Workshop Overview:
Uncover the hidden complexities of modern fonts and gain the power to manipulate them at will. This hands-on workshop will transform you from a casual font user to a confident font engineer.

Day 1: The Foundations of Font Engineering

Digital Type Anatomy: Dissect the structure of digital fonts and understand their inner workings.
Font Formats Demystified: Explore OpenType, TrueType, WOFF, and more. Learn their strengths and use cases.
Introduction to Font Engineering Tools: Get familiar with essential software and command-line utilities.
Hands-on Hacking: Begin manipulating existing fonts, uncovering their secrets, and bending them to your will.

Day 2: Advanced Techniques and Post-Production Magic

OpenType Features Deep Dive: Master ligatures, alternates, and other advanced typographic features.
Font Optimization Strategies: Learn techniques to improve font performance and reduce file sizes.
Troubleshooting and Fixing: Identify common font issues and develop strategies to resolve them.
The Future of Fonts: Explore variable fonts and other cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of typography.

What You'll Gain:

Improved understanding of font engineering principles and philosophies.
Practical skills in font modification, optimization, and troubleshooting.
Hands-on experience with open-source, professional-grade font engineering tools.
Ability to create and modify OpenType features.
Insights into the future of digital typography and how to prepare for it.

Prerequisites:

Basic familiarity with digital fonts and typography
Comfort with using typeface design software and learning new digital tools

Materials:

Participants should bring their own laptops
Software requirements and installation instructions will be provided upon registration