Picks of the month: the best design events to catch (indoors) in May
Tour: Virtual Dalston Type Safari For the last few years Sarah Hyndman, graphic designer and founder of Type Tasting, has invited willing participants to explore the cultural history of Dalston through the various typefaces that can be found in its streets. From bakeries to jazz bars, pizzerias to warehouses, a lot can be learned from the “typographic DNA” found in “the wild” of the east London area, she says. Not one to let a thing like lockdown stop her, Hyndman has now taken her Type Safaris online, giving typography enthusiasts the chance to explore the East End and its cultural significance from the comfort of their own home. Split into two episodes, the first deals with “reappearing signs”, while the second covers “disappearing signs”. Each session comes complete with an hour-long Type Safari, followed by a 30-minute quiz and Q&A. When: Episode One – 4 or 18 May 2020; Episode Two – 5 or 19 May 2020. All safaris kick off at 19h30. Info: Suggested donation for att...