About TypeParis
TypeParis launched in 2015, offers an intensive summer programme in type design in Paris, continuing a tradition that began in France in the 1970s. TypeParis propose also year-round workshops and conferences that bring together graphic designers, art directors, typographers, and type designers. More about TypeParis
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In the Press
- Graphiline (in French) Typography is the focus of the Now26 event on 30 May 2026.
- ReadyMag 10 Design festivals we don’t want to miss in 2026.
- Creative Lunch Club The Best Graphic Design Conferences to Attend in 2026 by Meredith Lockwood + Instagram.
- Lettres Mobiles newsletter, February 2026.
- Elliot Jay Stocks newsletter, December 2025.
- NeonMoire Typography Conferences and Meetups to attend all year round, by Thomas Dahm, December 2025.
- Design Rush Top 20+ Design Conferences To Attend in 2026, by Branko Dimitrijević, November 2025.
Review of Now26 Conference
The conference has not yet taken place, the best thing is to go to the dedicated Now26 conference page which is the most up-to-date information.
In short, our international speakers for Now26 Conference represent various spheres of the graphic design and typography world. Each of them have a biography page with their work presented. We also publish interviews of our speakers.
➼ Speakers Graphic design: Marie Carrasco, FR. Filipe Carvalho, PT. Golgotha: Antoine Aillot, Guillaume Hugon, Marvin De Deus Ganhitas, FR. Martine: Justine Suillaud + Margot Retif, FR. Özge Güven, TR. Astrid Stavro, GB.
➼ Speakers Typography: Tobias Frere-Jones, Frere-Jones Type, USA. Léon Hugues, FR. Hélène Marian, FR. David Quay, The Foundry Types, GB. Flavia Zimbardi, BR.
➼ Panel Discussion: Publishers in graphic design & typography.
Eye Magazine, John Walters. Slanted, Julia Kahl. B42, Alexandre Dimos. Elliot Jay Stocks.
Workshops
Workshop Nº 24 Two different fonts in a day
Workshop Nº 25 Letterpress at Salt & Cedar
Booksellers to be announced later!
The Type Directors Club annual exhibit TDC#72. The opening night will be announced.
Review of Now25 Conference
Jamie Clarke in Forum, Journal of letter Exchange, September 2025. Some excerpts in summary:
➼ Type Paris Now25 was a packed day of talks at the heart of a wider programme of summer type workshops and an exhibition. The talks, all in English, brought together designers who design type and those who use it expressively.
The venue, beneath a modern hotel, included a main theatre and a breakout room for conversation. The 180-strong crowd, mostly young designers, added to the event’s vibrant energy. Most presentations were from individuals discussing their own practice, offering insights into their work and thought processes.
This was the most valuable part of the conference. I’m interested in how people’s work connects with their daily lives and the challenges of being creative on demand. Overall, it’s a thoughtfully curated, enjoyable event I’d happily return to.
Review of Now24 Conference
Elliot attended the conference, enjoying talks on typeface design, branding, and typography history. Extracts of his review of Now24 talks from his regular Newsletter as well as the special one (not available online).
➼ Carolina Laudon’s Talk: Carolina Laudon, responsible for Oatly’s bespoke typeface, discussed her approach to self-directed design and development. Landor’s Branding Work: Shaun Loftman of Landor showcased the agency’s history and recent branding projects, including the Imperia rebrand and Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano’s branding.
So much amazing work from Marta Cerdà Alimbau in her talk, Type to image. I wasn’t aware of her or her book of the same name. I was especially interested in her work for Josep Maria Martí Duran, who plays an instrument called the theorbo, and her animated posters for the band Mishima. From Eponym to acronym, was given by Leslie David, in which she described her journey from freelancer to agency owner. So interesting to see how, despite being known for her designs for the fashion and beauty industries, this happened almost by accident.
Jeremy Tankard delivered a fantastic talk in which he delved into how small details can radically shift the personality of a typeface — even when those shifts might seem ‘wrong’ when viewed in isolation. Paul Shaw: His talk was like a whirlwind tour through type history. I didn’t know that Paul’s book, The Eternal Letter, had originally started life as an issue of John’s Codex magazine.
VikaVita, the collective name used by twin sisters Victoria and Vitalina Lopukhina, presented Ukrainian Cyrillic. What can you love it for? — a detailed look at not just the nuances that distinguish Ukrainian from other Cyrillic languages, but also Ukrainian calligraphy specifically. Finally, the conference closed with A panel discussion on typography and type design education, including the impact of AI.
Review of TypeParis25 typeface design summer programme
Diary of a Cool Kid: My TypeParis 2025 Adventure Type, Friendships, and Memories by Thitawan Noenpoempisut, TypeParis25 alumni. Discover her final typeface project: Tylar.
➼ Thitawan attended TypeParis, a transformative experience that deepened their love for type design. She explain that the programme, though intense, provided her a solid foundation in type design, allowing Thitawan to create Tylar, a humanist serif typeface inspired by calligraphy. The experience also fostered a sense of community and provided valuable insights from international guest critics.
Review of TypeParis24 typeface design summer programme
The glass ceiling break moment with TypeParis23, published on Medium by Soniya Stella, TypeParis24 alumni. Discover her final typeface project: Chapelle.
➼ “TypeParis was a life-altering experience for Soniya Stella. Despite setbacks, they persevered, eventually gaining recognition for their typography work and applying to TypeParis as a final attempt to nurture their passion before starting a full-time job. Soniya recounts their journey to TypeParis, highlighting the challenges they faced, including job offer uncertainties and visa concerns. She emphasises the enriching experience of TypeParis, not only for the curriculum but also for the opportunity to immerse themselves in Paris’ rich typographic heritage and learn from renowned instructors.”
Review of TypeParis22 typeface design summer programme
Type Paris 2022: What I Learned Beyond Type Design published on plau.design blog by Ana Laura Ferraz, TypeParis22 alumni. Discover her final typeface project: Le Petit Samba.
➼ Ana, a designer at Plau, Brazil, shares her five-week intensive course experience in Paris. She emphasises the importance of seeking internal validation, trusting processes, knowing their limitations, and filtering feedback. Ana also highlights that negative feedback is crucial for growth and that it’s essential not to take criticism personally. Learning to filter feedback, impose limits in diverse environments, and seek support are essential for personal and professional development. The support of classe mates and instructors, even in difficult times, was essential for her success.
Review of TypeParis18 typeface design summer programme
Summer in Paris? Apply now for TypeParis intensive type design program by Sally Kerrigan on Adobe TypeKit blog.
➼ “TypeParis is once again running their five-week intensive type design program in the beautiful French capital, where students will spend five days a week in class, go on field trips to study one-of-a-kind collections, learn from industry leaders in public evening lectures, and come away having made their own typeface designs.”
TypeParis, l’atelier international de typographie by Sarah Cantavalle on pixartprinting.fr.
➼ “TypeParis est un atelier annuel de typographie se déroulant à Paris, destiné aux graphistes, imprimeurs, concepteurs web et diplômés du monde entier souhaitant approfondir leurs connaissances et leurs techniques en matière de typographie et de calligraphie.”
Review of TypeParis16 typeface design summer programme
Dave Coleman about his experience at TypeParis on ilovetypography blog. Discover his final typefaces: Wentworth, Buffon.
Review of TypeParis15 typeface design summer programme
TypeParis review on typography.guru by Ralf Herrmann.
➼ “Over the course of the program, industry leaders including Frank Jalleau, Jean François Porchez, Mathieu Réguer and Malou Verlomme (with more yet to be confirmed) will teach and mentor students in both traditional and modern craft techniques of typeface design.”
Praise
“Want to learn typeface design in Paris in Summer!? Sounds dreamy!”
Check out @typeparis and apply before April 1st: https://typeparis.com Twitter, March 2015. Gemma O’Brien, @mrseaves
“A brilliant combination of tutoring and talks with, among other luminaries of the type world, award winning designer and educator, Jean François Porchez. And it’s hosted in Paris! What could be better.”
— John Boardley, I Love Typography
“TypeParis Summer is an unprecedented opportunity to learn about contemporary digital type from a Gallic perspective. It’s about time.”
— Paul Shaw, Blue Pencil
“The French trainees used to go abroad to study type design, now the renowned international typography experts come to Paris.”
— Peter Bilak, Typotheque
➼ More on Endorsement page.