300: Clarendon: An Incomplete History of Type
- Diana Varma
- 4 days ago
- 1 min read
From the middle ages to the Middle East, From Futura to Freight, join us on a journey across the type universe and go where no designer has gone before...Welcome to An Incomplete History of Type.
Name: Clarendon
Release Date: 1845
Designer: Robert Besley
Classification: Slab Serif (Egyptian)
Owned By: Today its multiple versions are owned by multiple foundries.
Claim to Fame: This is the first first-ever registered and patented typeface.
About Our Guest:
Jordan Grey is a third year GCM student with a strong interest in brand strategy and consumer behaviour. With a background in graphic design and creative communications, Jordan is passionate about building campaigns that are both strategically driven and culturally relevant. Focused on the connection between audience insight and brand storytelling, Jordan aims to create marketing that not only captures attention but builds lasting impacts.
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Music (public domain): TRG Banks - Above the Earth
Talk Paper Scissors Theme Music: Retro Quirky Upbeat Funk by Lewis Sound Production via Audio Jungle
