The Typographic Hub

The Typographic Hub The Typographic Hub is part of the Birmingham Institute of Creative Arts - School of Visual Communic

Heritage, Research, Symposia and Publishing

Historically, the Midlands are England’s typographic heart. William Caslon, (1692–1766) the first grandée of English type design, was born in Cradley; whilst Birmingham was home to John Baskerville (1706–75), creator of the world’s most well-known and enduring typeface; and Leonard Jay, a teacher par excellence revolutionised 20th century British typogr

aphic education whilst Head of the Birmingham School of Printing, (1925–53). The Typographic Hub works to preserve this great heritage

But The Typographic Hub is not just concerned with Midlands type, it is interested in typography of all eras, from all nationalities and in all its guises and welcomes postgraduate research students from home and abroad who wish to study either for an MA or PhD in typography and its allied fields. Throughout their studies, students are supported by knowledgeable staff, world-class facilities and a specialist library covering all aspects of typography and graphic communication, including the social and economic aspects of printing. An annual typographic symposium is organised by the Hub in conjunction with the University. Each event is themed and papers are sought from typographic academics, practitioners and students prepared to talk about historical, contemporary or empirical aspects of design, or technical and practical approaches to typography. Symposia papers are peer-reviewed and published on the Hub website. The Hub maintains an active publishing programme, and articles on all aspects of the history, theory and practice of typography, printing and the allied trades are frequently published on-line. Items range from the academic to the popular, which are of interest to anyone with either a professional or passing interest in the subject. Contributors are drawn from members of the Hub and from across the wider typographic field.

Wales brumsignmuseum home made/ reproduction & original spotting
15/08/2021

Wales brumsignmuseum home made/ reproduction & original spotting

Beautiful
08/08/2021

Beautiful

08/04/2021

BCU Type Talks | Bobby C. Martin Jr. | Mon, Apr 12, 4:00 PM

Thank you .cleaver What a joy to receive this signed copy of the wonderful book A wonderful insight to ‘The Total Man’...
07/03/2021

Thank you .cleaver What a joy to receive this signed copy of the wonderful book A wonderful insight to ‘The Total Man’ through stories from friends and family. You can order your copy here: http://impress-publishing.com

Later on, in the week, we'll be joined by from Collage Club (2/2)
29/08/2020

Later on, in the week, we'll be joined by
from Collage Club (2/2)

BCU Type talks in collaboration with Typewrite and Birmingham Design welcomes Stephanie Hartman to Show & Tell.

Next week is our final week of Show & Tell Workshops. On Tuesday we'll be joined by Jane & Ally from Love Letters who wi...
29/08/2020

Next week is our final week of Show & Tell Workshops. On Tuesday we'll be joined by Jane & Ally from Love Letters who will be sharing their love for urban lettering. (1/2)

BCU Type talks in collaboration with Typewrite and Birmingham Design welcomes Love Letters to Show & Tell

Next Thursday we have the multi-talented designer Joseph Frascina joining us on Thursday 27th Aug at the BCU Show & Tell...
17/08/2020

Next Thursday we have the multi-talented designer Joseph Frascina joining us on Thursday 27th Aug at the BCU Show & Tell summer school. Book your free ticket here

BCU Type talks in collaboration with Typewrite and Birmingham Design welcomes Joe Frascina to Show & Tell

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