So, how ’bout Gudrun Zapf von Hesse? She was one of the first female typeface designers, and I think that she is still up there among the best of any living practitioners. Her excellent mid-century Diotima just got an update. Check it out!
So, how ’bout Gudrun Zapf von Hesse? She was one of the first female typeface designers, and I think that she is still up there among the best of any living practitioners. Her excellent mid-century Diotima just got an update. Check it out!
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3 responses to “Diotima is awesome”
There is a big difference between “living practitioners” and “living type designers still drawing type.” (This has nothing to do with her design skills – I agree she is signifigant – but is only regarding her involvement in this project.) How much can you tweak someone else’s design and still have it be theirs?
OK, that is a good point. I am going to wimp out of trying to find a good follow up to answer it, because I don’t have an answer to this question.
I really love Diotima. It’s great to see a ‘textier’ version of the face.