Summary

By William Channer | 11 August 2011 | Length: 25 mins

Erik Spiekermann explains why being consistent with type is crucial. He then goes on to outline why you should avoid being too specific or personal. He also touches on the concept of achieving contrast in type.

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Advice

Learn, learn, learn. And travel.

Erik Spiekermann is a German typographer who founded MetaDesign, which grew into Germany's largest design firm. He is a professor at the University of the Arts Bremen. In 1989 he and his wife, Joan Spiekermann, started FontShop. He has created various fonts such as the popular FF Meta. He is also the author of the must read book for any designer Stop Stealing Sheep & Find Out How Type Works. He was featured in the Helvetica film.

Facts

Born : Stadthagen, Germany

Education : Free University Berlin, History of Art and English

Favorite Book : Technische Grundlagen zur Satzherstellung

Favorite Film : The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

Favorite Gadget : Fountain pen

Favorite Meal : Cheesecake

Favorite Music : Electric Folk

Favorite Place : At home

Favorite Software : Wooly underpants

Favorite Website : Edenspiekermann

Role Model : I wish

Web

Blog :

spiekermann.com

Twitter :

espiekermann