Type Directors Club

TDC71 entries are now open! Need inspiration? Look back at this past winner in Communication Design from The New York Times Magazine. The magazine’s special issue celebrated the 50th anniversary of hip-hop with stories reflecting on rap’s history, present, and future. The visual language transported us to hip-hop’s origins, drawing from the low-fi, photocopied party flyers that promoted early jams. The pairing of Garamond and Souvenir typefaces from that era added an imperfect, human authenticity true to the culture. Submit your designs today and make your mark! Enter Now- https://enter.tdc.org/

TDC71 is now open for entries! Last year’s winner in the Lettering category was Thorn & Burrow Wines, a natural wine company based in Vancouver, British Columbia, known for their unique and unconventional blends. To reflect their distinct style, they sought bold, creative label designs that would set their wines apart visually. For their white blends, RG+ and RIES, and their FCK* Rosé, we crafted a high-contrast, organic, and unconventional lettering family that embodied the spirit of each wine. Additionally, a T&B monogram was designed to complement this aesthetic, featured on the back of each label and across informational materials. Enter Now-https://enter.tdc.org/

Last month, the Type Directors Club had the distinct pleasure of revealing Min Lew, Sahar Afshar, and David Jon Walker as the TDC71 Jury Presidents for Communication Design, Type Design, and Lettering respectively. These industry notables helped us assemble three groups of all-star talent from around the world to help determine the very best type and lettering work of the year, and today we are thrilled to unveil who these judges are! https://enter.tdc.org/

You’ve witnessed it. ITS EVERYWHERE.   It’s BRAT TDC is thrilled to announce an in-person event w/ Brent David F. of SPECIAL OFFER, Inc. for an exclusive open discussion on his design process and work on Charli XCX’s ‘brat’, the state of design and opens the existential questions of what it means to be a designer...   What role does critical acclaim play in the success or failure of design? Does external approval beget internal validation? Am I but a vessel (for the ideas of other creative people)? Is the pursuit of perfection in design a noble goal?   It is rare for designers to achieve such global recognition that that becomes a pop culture phenomenon. This disruptive paradigm shift marks a new era in design.    Join the conversation at TDC.   Info + tix https://bit.ly/48e0rOT SPECIAL OFFER, Inc. is an award—winning creative tech company committed to the growth of subculture through design

TDC71 is officially open for entries! https://enter.tdc.org/ Let’s talk about one of last year’s standout winners in Lettering from Rolling Stone: Bad Bunny Conquered the World. As one of the biggest names of 2023, Bad Bunny’s bold style and electric presence inspired a custom font created just for this story. Drawing inspiration from the multiple chains he wears, each letter of the alphabet was carefully constructed, photographed, and pieced into dynamic headlines, pull quotes, and drop caps. The result? A design that perfectly captures Bad Bunny’s energy, with the custom type interacting seamlessly with the photos.

Young Ones TDC is now open for entries, and we’re craving… McDonald's?! 🍟 Last year's typography winner from ArtCenter College of Design, Aoran Ma, took us on a wild ride with their conceptual piece, McDonald’s Holy Bible. This project reimagines McDonald’s as more than just a fast-food chain—transforming it into a cultural institution with its own values, rituals, and teachings. Through clever AI-generated imagery, the work offers a satirical take on consumerism, making us rethink how commercial brands subtly influence our daily lives and beliefs. Interested in pushing boundaries like this? Get your entries in and show us how your work can spark a conversation!

We’re thrilled to announce the Jury Presidents for the prestigious TDC71 competition: Communication Design: Min Lew, managing partner and executive creative director, Base Design, NYC Lettering: David Jon Walker, M.F.A, principal at Rhealistic, New Haven & associate professor at Yale University Type Design: Sahar Afshar, founding partner of Dogray Type Foundry, London For the first time ever, Jury Presidents will lead their respective categories and guide the judging process. Stay tuned for the full jury lineup! 🏆 Early Bird Deadline: Nov 1, 2024 📅 Enter your work for a chance to be featured among the world’s best typography and design.

The Type Directors Club is excited to announce that submissions for TDC71 are officially open! For 71 years this prestigious competition has honored exceptional creativity in type and lettering. The TDC annuals have become a staple on the bookshelves of the world's most influential designers, and this milestone year offers you the chance to have your work featured in the next edition. Submit your work by November 1st to take advantage of early bird pricing. This year, we’re expanding our categories to include an even broader array of entries. From murals to generative software to type tattoos—if it features type, we want to see it and celebrate your creativity! https://enter.tdc.org/

Get ready to dive into the world of visual storytelling with one of the most iconic designers of our time! Join us on October 23rd for an exclusive lecture with David Carson, the legendary graphic designer known for his groundbreaking and unconventional approach to design. From Ray Gun magazine to projects with Macallan Whiskey & Stussy, Carson has consistently pushed the limits of visual communication. Plus, he's debuting his unreleased book, "The Rules of Grafik Design & Creativity", a deep dive into his creative process and unique eye. Get your Ticket - https://bit.ly/3ZPHuQH

It's 5 o'clock somewhere... So why not mix up the perfect martini while submitting your work to TDC 71? 🍸✨ Last year’s TDC winner in Communication Design, Gallivanter Gin by Chad Michael Studio, set the bar high. From custom bottle design, branding, and packaging to clever copywriting for Itinerant Spirits of Australia, this gin is crafted for the adventurous soul. With wild botanicals and volcanic spring waters, it offers a taste that’s truly unforgettable—just like your next creative project could be. ‘The Horizon Awaits’—and so does your next award-winning entry. https://enter.tdc.org/