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Typographic tidings from The Type Studio! Here's the latest scoop:



* TypeTalk: Curly Quotes Clarification
* Type Dating Game
* Type Means Never Having To Say You're Sorry
* CALL FOR SPEAKERS: TypeCon2008 Type and Design Education Forum
* Gourmet Typography returns to Westport, CT

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TypeTalk: Curly Quotes Clarification



Q. I was taught that smart quotes had to be curly to be smart, but I see many typefaces from reputable foundries with quotation marks that aren't curly. Why is that?

A. I'm afraid you've been misinformed, although I do understand the confusion. Smart quotes, or typographer's quotes, do not have to be of the curly variety. True typographer's quotes come in several flavors: Read on...

You ask, I answer! Send your questions to typetalk@thetypestudio.com If your question is published, you'll get an official creativepro.com T-shirt.


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Type Dating Game



What would Helvetica and Mistral be like as a human couple? What about Papyrus and American Typewriter? Don't forget about Comic Sans and Stencil! Check out this Valentine's Day Type Match Game to find out.

Then take the quiz and find out your true type.


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Type Means Never Having To Say You're Sorry



This article by Jessica Helfand from Design Observer talks about the challenge educators face in teaching design students how to select a typeface. Read the full article as well as the comments here.


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Call For Speakers: TypeCon2008 Type and Design Education Forum



TypeCon2008: Punkt
July 15-20, 2008
Buffalo, New York

The Society of Typographic Aficionados (SOTA) will present its third Type and Design Education Forum as part of TypeCon2008. This special program will be held on Thursday, July 17, at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Buffalo. The forum will be devoted to addressing issues faced by type educators and the institutions they represent.

If you would like to participate as a speaker, presenter, or facilitator, check out the Call for Speakers. The deadline for submissions is February 15.


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Gourmet Typography returns to Westport, CT



"If there is one word to describe your workshop, that word is awesome! Thanks for reminding me that typography is not just interesting but fun. I really admire your passion for your field...it's contagious!" Consuelo Cachay, graphic designer

Gourmet Typography Training teaches and demonstrates the expert-level typographic skills and aesthetics that are rarely taught in schools or fully understood by professionals. Fill in the gaps in yourtypographic know-how and learn how to "see" type like you've never seen it before.

Gourmet Typography Workshop
Westport, CT / The Type Studio & PUSH
February 22

For an updated schedule, click here.