Typeradio Podcast

Born in Paris, Ruedi Baur spent his childhood in France. in 1979 he received a degree in graphic design at the Schule für Gestaltung in Zürich. He founded his two studios, Intégral Ruedi Baur et Associés in 1989 in Paris and in 2002 Integral Ruedi Baur Zürich. Ruedi Baur has two nationalities, Swiss and French. We talk about what sort of advantages or disadvantages this brings and we wonder whether he also has two mentalities? Ruedi explains how he’s always the foreigner but likes to be in this position; to have some distance and look at the two countries as a foreigner. We also talk about the philosophy and structure behind integral studios. How did this idea start in the first place and how do you get five studios on one thinking level? We end the interview with the question of how he would like to be remembered. Recorded at the 20plusX 2011 Symposium in München, Germany. Integral Ruedi Baur :: Ruedi Baur :: Best Wishes 2012 :: R

In this second part of the interview with Yanone we talk about his decision to attend the master in typeface design at the Royal Academy of Arts in The Hague. Because Yanone is in the middle of his studies at Type]Media, we’re curious about the ideas he has for his final project there. We end the interview with the musical side of Yanone; the sort of music he likes and his activities as a sound system operator and DJ. Recorded at the 20plusX 2011 Symposium in München, Germany. Type]Media :: Yanone at Type]Media :: Yanone music :: Yanone video :: File Download (13:56 min / 16 MB)

Yanone is a German based graphic/type designer, multimedia artist, disc jockey and sound system operator.  Born in Dresden, Germany, Yanone grew up in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. We’re wondering why he moved to Ethiopia and if that has influenced his work and perspective on design in a certain way? And if it was strange to move back to Germany after all this time? He explains how this culture shock, took him quite some time to get accustomed to. Yanone started to design type in his first university years at the Bauhaus-University in Weimar and we hear all about his first typeface release; Kaffeesatz. We also talk about his internships at FontShop International in Berlin and at SYNTAX in Amman, Jordan and how his Arabic/Latin typeface Amman, for the rebranding of Jordan’s capital, came about. Recorded at the 20plusX 2011 Symposium in München, Germany. Yanone :: Kava typeface :: Syntax :: Amman :: File Download (27:18 min / 31 MB)

Based in Vienna Austria, Strukt is a design studio founded by five partners and specialised in events and exhibitions. Their working field includes interactive design, generative design, motion design, stage design and graphic design. We talk with two of the five founders, Thomas Hitthaler and Andreas Koller, and wonder if they consider Strukt Studio to be a typical Austrian design studio. Subsequently, some Austrian designers such as Clemens Schedler and Markus Hanzer are mentioned. We end the interview with the question if they have any international design heroes. Recorded at the 20plusX 2011 Symposium in München, Germany. Strukt :: Strukt videos :: Andreas Koller :: Thomas Hitthaler :: Markus Hanzer :: Clemens Schedler AGI :: File Download (13:33 min / 16 MB)

Based in London, Michael Hor­sham began work­ing within Tomato on a free­lance basis in 1994, join­ing full-time in 1996. Tomato was founded in 1991 as a collective of artists, designers, musicians (Underworld) and writers. The group develops cross platform, multi-media projects; both commercial and research based. Michael illuminates the philosophical and practical side of Tomato. Such as: the structure within the collective, the various people that are involved, the work and projects they do and how they work together and collaborate on a daily basis. Halfway the interview the conversation turns more towards music and we hear all about a very interesting instrument called the Irish Bouzouki, that he recently became the proud owner of. Recorded at the 20plusX 2011 Symposium in München, Germany. Tomato :: Michael Horsham interview :: Underworld :: Johnny Conquest video :: The Irish Bouzouki :: Curious Pictures ::

Pixelgarten is a small bureau for multidisciplinary creation based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Catrin Altenbrandt and Adrian Nießler both studied Visual Communication at the College of Design in Offenbach and are working together since 2004 in the fields of photography, illustration and graphics. Because Catrin and Adrian have a relationship as well, we wonder if that doesn’t get in the way of the work sometimes. And how did they start working together? Was it first love and then work or the other way around? We also get an insight on a couple of projects they did and what happens to the set after the project is done. Do they try and keep something or tear everything down? Recorded at the 20plusX 2011 Symposium in München, Germany. Pixelgarten :: Diesel wall :: Um was es nicht geht :: Unfolded book :: File Download (18:38 min / 21 MB)

Stefan Claudius has been working as a graphic and type designer since 2000 and started the Cape Arcona Type Foundry with co-founder Thomas Schostok in 2002. Next to that he teaches at different German Universities. As Stefan studied Industrial Design at the Universities of Wuppertal and Essen in Germany, we wonder how he ended up as a typographer. The fonts by Cape Arcona have a typical visual style and are standing out in the overall serious type world. We ask why they are so attracted by this look of imperfection. Stefan also tells us about their plans to set up a new foundry for their more serious typefaces, but they still miss a proper name for it. So if you have a good suggestion you are more than welcome to send us an email! Recorded at the 20plusX 2011 Symposium in München, Germany. Claudius Design :: Cape Arcona type foundry :: Thomas Schostok :: File Download (21:56 min / 30 MB)

Julia Kahl studied graphic design at University of Applied Sciences Darmstadt, Germany and graduated in 2008. Since then she is working for Magma Brand Design as managing editor and graphic designer of Slanted Magazine and weblog. Julia explains how she became interested in writing and talks about her most memorable interviews for Slanted Magazine. She also gives us an insight on how they come up with the topics and themes for every issue and we get an inside scoop on the upcoming editions! Recorded at the 20plusX 2011 Symposium in München, Germany. Slanted :: Julia's personal website :: Magma Brand Design :: Julia’s thesis interview :: File Download (13:27 min / 19 MB)

Andreas Uebele studied architecture and urban planning at the University of Stuttgart and art at the Stuttgart State Academy. In 1996 he founded his agency ‘büro uebele visuelle kommunikation’. Since 1998 he has been a professor of communication design at Düsseldorf University of Applied Sciences. Andreas speaks about his first design job, a poster design for the movie Dr. Mabuse. He explains how this was his first experience with typography. We ask him whether there are similarities between architecture and typography and what it was that attracted him to graphic design instead of architecture. We also talk about the process and redesign of the German Eagle, that his studio did for the Deutsche Bundestag, the German Parliament. We end the interview with a ‘mean’ question. Recorded at the 20plusX 2011 Symposium in München, Germany. büro uebele :: Andreas Uebele - AGI :: Andreas Uebele - Signaletiket :: Bundestag identity ::

Growing up and living in Israel was very influential to Oded Ezer as a person and as a typographic artist. He explores the rich fusion of historic research, Israeli culture, calligraphy, classic typography, experimentation, storytelling, and science which come into play within his unique body of work. We ask Oded about his first typographic memory and his early inspirations when he was studying at the Bezalel Academy for Arts and Design. Before his studies Oded served in the Israeli Army. We wonder how serving in the Army helped him to begin his career as a designer. We also talk about his ‘Biotypography’ series, like the ‘Typosperm’ project and the first film he did, called ‘Typembrya’. And more recent projects such as ‘Skypetype’ and his future plans. Recorded at the ATypI 2010 conference in Dublin, Ireland. Oded Ezer website :: Oded Ezer on Flickr :: Oded Ezer blog :: Typembria video :: Oded Ezer Gestalten

David Berlow entered the type industry in 1978 as a designer for the respected Mergenthaler, Linotype, Stempel, and Haas type foundries. He joined the newly formed digital type supplier Bitstream in 1982 and in 1989 founded The Font Bureau, with Roger Black. David gives us an insight in his working methods. How does he start making a new typeface? Mostly it’s listening from his part and figuring out what it is people are actually saying. We also talk about things he learned along the way, like being a good manager. We wonder how often he rejects new proposals or submissions for typefaces? And his vision on coming trends in type design. Recorded at the ATypI 2010 conference in Dublin, Ireland. The Font Bureau :: Web Type :: Ready Media :: Fonts in Use :: David Berlow WWWord interview :: David Berlow twitter :: File Download (38:21 min / 53 MB)

November 2010 Typeradio held a two day workshop in cooperation with Indra Kupferschmid and 12 students of the Hochschule der Bildenden Künste (HBK Saar) in Saarbrücken, Germany. Each student was assigned a typeface designed by a Dutch designer with the question ‘How do you interpret the typeface into a one minute sound piece?’ The resulting 12 sound pieces were the starting point of a new workshop in collaboration with Jan Willem Stas and 12 students of the Type and Media master coarse, The Hague, The Netherlands. Each student was allocated an (anonymously labelled) sound piece and their challenge was to ‘create a typeface inspired by the sound’. The results were quite a surprise! 1) Original typeface: Sheriff by Peter Verheul 2) Sound piece by Birte Spreuer and Daniela Spinelli 3) Chinese whispered typeface by Lauri Toikka The first thing Lauri heard listening to the sound were noises of horses and several guys breaking out of jail. Then followed police cars and he hear

On February 7th, 2011 Typeradio held a workshop for 1st year Graphic Design students at the KABK Academy in The Hague, The Netherlands. The assignment was to select a typeface and create a 1 to 2 minute sound piece that proclaims why this typeface is the best ever designed. Here is part two of the end results, featuring: Rockwell, by Birte Veerkamp & Liz Klaver Courier New, by Danicha Leliveld & Thomas Gerards Eurostile, by Anissa Casarella &Tjitske Oosterholt Collis Roman, by Hidde Hornman & Jasper van Blokland Meta Serif by Jonatan van der Horst & Roos Laan KABK Royal Academy The Hague - Graphic design department :: File Download (9:17 min / 11 MB)

On February 7th, 2011 Typeradio held a workshop for 1st year Graphic Design students at the KABK Academy in The Hague, The Netherlands. The assignment was to select a typeface and create a 1 to 2 minute sound piece that proclaims why this typeface is the best ever designed. Here is part two of the end results, featuring: Times New Roman, by Malou Koopman & Ines da Costa Big Caslon, by Ruben Verkuylen & Ciro Römer Bifur, by Joan Doyer & Nicoline van der Beek Gotham, by Bram de Leeuw & Marcel Schepen Handwriting, by Charlotte Doets & Sophie Neppelenbroek KABK Royal Academy The Hague - Graphic design department :: File Download (9:35 min / 13 MB)

Catherine Dixon is a designer who teaches at Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, London. She writes regularly on typography and type design. Together with Phil Baines she co-authored the book ‘Signs: Lettering in the Environment’. The interview begins with a discussion regarding space. She explains how creating space is one of her rituals which also comes across in her teaching. Catherine talks about Phil Baines, and how the book type walks came about. Finally Catherine reveals the typeface she would like to be remembered, slightly eccentric and a bit wilder than the letters we’re used to nowadays. Recorded at the ATypI 2010 conference in Dublin, Ireland. Catherine Dixon Central Saint Martins :: Catherine Dixon twitter :: Catherine Dixon Flickr :: Public Lettering walk :: St. Bride library :: Typeface classification :: File Download (24:26 min / 34 MB)

November 2010 Typeradio held a two day workshop in cooperation with Indra Kupferschmid and 12 students of the Hochschule der Bildenden Künste (HBK Saar) in Saarbrücken, Germany. Each student was assigned a typeface designed by a Dutch designer with the question ‘How do you interpret the typeface into a one minute sound piece?’ The resulting 12 sound pieces were the starting point of a new workshop in collaboration with Jan Willem Stas and 12 students of the Type and Media master coarse, The Hague, The Netherlands. Each student was allocated an (anonymously labelled) sound piece and their challenge was to ‘create a typeface inspired by the sound’. The results were quite a surprise! 1) Original typeface: Liza by Underware 2) Sound piece by Stefanie Thümmler 3) Chinese whispered typeface by Alpkan Kirayoglu When he heard the music, Alpkan tried to literally illustrate the various elements he heard. After some try-outs he decided to capture the overall theme, which is l

November 2010 Typeradio held a two day workshop in cooperation with Indra Kupferschmid and 12 students of the Hochschule der Bildenden Künste (HBK Saar) in Saarbrücken, Germany. Each student was assigned a typeface designed by a Dutch designer with the question ‘How do you interpret the typeface into a one minute sound piece?’ The resulting 12 sound pieces were the starting point of a new workshop in collaboration with Jan Willem Stas and 12 students of the Type and Media master coarse, The Hague, The Netherlands. Each student was allocated an (anonymously labelled) sound piece and their challenge was to ‘create a typeface inspired by the sound’. The results were quite a surprise! 1) Original typeface: Salmiak by Erik van Blokland 2) Sound piece by Hannah Scherber 3) Chinese whispered typeface by Jan Gerner In the sound piece Jan got he heard parts of ‘The Entertainer’ by Scott Joplin. Jan’s interpretation of the sound was of a pianist sitting in a bor

November 2010 Typeradio held a two day workshop in cooperation with Indra Kupferschmid and 12 students of the Hochschule der Bildenden Künste (HBK Saar) in Saarbrücken, Germany. Each student was assigned a typeface designed by a Dutch designer with the question ‘How do you interpret the typeface into a one minute sound piece?’ The resulting 12 sound pieces were the starting point of a new workshop in collaboration with Jan Willem Stas and 12 students of the Type and Media master coarse, The Hague, The Netherlands. Each student was allocated an (anonymously labelled) sound piece and their challenge was to ‘create a typeface inspired by the sound’. The results were quite a surprise! 1) Original typeface: Documenta by Frank Blokland 2) Sound piece by Whitney Williams 3) Chinese whispered typeface by Kunihiko Okano Kunihiko was struggling to find an idea, so he tried the double pencil technique. This technique he uses more often to analyze the origin of the letter. He drew

November 2010 Typeradio held a two day workshop in cooperation with Indra Kupferschmid and 12 students of the Hochschule der Bildenden Künste (HBK Saar) in Saarbrücken, Germany. Each student was assigned a typeface designed by a Dutch designer with the question ‘How do you interpret the typeface into a one minute sound piece?’ The resulting 12 sound pieces were the starting point of a new workshop in collaboration with Jan Willem Stas and 12 students of the Type and Media master coarse, The Hague, The Netherlands. Each student was allocated an (anonymously labelled) sound piece and their challenge was to ‘create a typeface inspired by the sound’. The results were quite a surprise! 1) Original typeface: Sardines by Jac Le Bailly 2) Sound piece by Corinna Schneider 3) Chinese whispered typeface by Emma Laiho The sound piece that Emma got was full of visual clues, like sounds of the sea, the waves, boats and seagulls. It sounded like a carnival at the sea; the repeating so

November 2010 Typeradio held a two day workshop in cooperation with Indra Kupferschmid and 12 students of the Hochschule der Bildenden Künste (HBK Saar) in Saarbrücken, Germany. Each student was assigned a typeface designed by a Dutch designer with the question ‘How do you interpret the typeface into a one minute sound piece?’ The resulting 12 sound pieces were the starting point of a new workshop in collaboration with Jan Willem Stas and 12 students of the Type and Media master coarse, The Hague, The Netherlands. Each student was allocated an (anonymously labelled) sound piece and their challenge was to ‘create a typeface inspired by the sound’. The results were quite a surprise! 1) Original typeface: Pinup by Pieter van Rosmalen 2) Sound piece by Carmen Nistor 3) Chinese whispered typeface by Sun Jung Hwang Dita Von Teese, Moulin Rouge, Burlesque are just a few inspirational terms that Sun got from her sound fragment. She thought of feminine curves, red high heels and