Uncanny Type

Type design with artificial intelligence

Hosted by KITeGG

This project is now archived and was part of DDW24

Event type

Workshop

Location

Canal

Onomatopee Project Space

Lucas Gasselstraat 2a

5613 LB

Working on the type specimens

Francesco Scheffczyk

This workshop focuses on creating typefaces using custom AI tools that will be provided during the workshop. After an introduction, participants will embark on an experimental journey to create their own typefaces. The type specimens will be printed on a riso printer and exhibited at Onomatopee.

Day 1, 23.10. - Introduction to working with generative AI

During the first day we will give a general overview of type design and working with generative AI, especially text-to-image models. You will then start working and experimenting with small tools and workflows to get a better understanding of generative AI. Finally, we will prepare for the big experimental phase on the second day.  We will meet on day 1 (23.10.24) from 14:00 - 18:00.

Day 2, 24.10 - Experiment, experiment, experiment

The second day is all about experimenting. You will get to know all the tools we have prepared for you. You will work with them, try to break them and hack them. With the aim of creating unique typefaces that suit your ideas and style. It will be an open atmosphere for everyone to work at their own pace and style. In the second half of the day we will slowly start to collect your results in type specimens that you have designed. We will meet on day 2 (24.10.24) from 10:00 - 18:00. Lunch included.

Day 3, 25.10 - Presenting your typefaces

The third day will be about finalising your type specimens and printing them on a risograph printer. These will then be set up for an exhibition in the afternoon at Onomatopee, surrounded by other programme items. You will also receive a type specimen to take home. We will meet on day 3 (25.10.24) from 10:00 - 14:00. Feel free to stay longer for the exhibition! :) ---- Space is limited, so you will need to register. Follow this link to sign up for the workshop: https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/uncanny-type-tickets-1034665942687 We will ask for a small fee of €45 to cover the cost of lunch and materials.

An example of a riso printed type specimen

Paul Eßer

Another example of a riso printed type specimen

Paul Eßer

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About KITeGG

KITeGG is a four-year joint project that aims to connect technology and society through design. The project is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and four federal states. Participants include Mainz University of Applied Sciences, Trier University of Applied Sciences, the Cologne International School of Design (TH Köln) and the Offenbach and Schwäbisch Gmünd Universities of Applied Sciences.