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Join TDC award-winning type designer and Monolith founder Alistair McCready for this one-off typographic workshop.

This full-day workshop is suitable for those who are new to typeface design as well as designers looking to take their typeface ideas to the next level.

The workshop includes:
- A talk by Alistair about his work
- A walk and talk through TDC69: The World's Best Typography
- The journey to creating a new typeface
- Overview of typeface development software, Glyphs
- Exploration of hand-drawing concepts for a new typeface
- For those with a typeface in development, next steps in creating a working font

Participants are required to bring a laptop with Glyphs. Glyphs Mini 2 for beginners.

Lunch will be provided. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements when registering.

Spaces to attend this full-day workshop are $172.50 – book your spot by emailing

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Alistair McCready (PDINZ) is a New Zealand born designer, situated in Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa. His work has been recognised through various accolades from both local and international institutions. In 2022 he was named an Ascender by the Type Directors Club. Alistair’s studio; Monolith, tasks itself with producing work composed out of attention to aesthetic and technological detail, prompting a reputable portfolio of work for eminent companies such as Focus Features, FIFA and Toblerone. Monolith is founded on the belief that the best ideas are only strengthened by the commitment to execute them with care and craft, working alongside international design studios, type foundries and independent organisations. Alistair is highly motivated by heritage and historical preservation, and feels that often the best way to see forward, is to look to the past. Ka mua, ka muri.

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This workshop takes place during TDC69: The World's Best Typography – the 2024 TDC Aotearoa exhibition, which is brought to Objectspace by Osborne Shiwan and sponsored by Klim Type Foundry, Osborne Shiwan, A2A and Shout Media.

This workshop is sponsored by Monolith and Osborne Shiwan.