Title: 'Shifting Narratives with Type Hierarchy'
A workshop by Prof. Tarun Deep Girdher
Principal Faculty, Graphic Design, NID Ahmedabad, India


Abstract:

This (beginner level) workshop will introduce the participants to developing text-based narratives through visual emphasis and typographic hierarchy. Compositions with a specific narrative will be created using only text (no images) exploring typographic hierarchy using the basic principles of visual design such as visual contrast, font size, alignment, spacing, weight, orientation etc.

In the second part of the workshop, participants will take their compositions as reference and recreate a different composition with a new narrative. All work will be done without any dependency on software or computers. At the end of the workshop, all participants will have atleast two compositions with shifting narratives, but the same text.

Materials/ tools to be brought by student participants:
Scissors / metal scale and paper cutters – one each participant
Glue stick (small) – one for each participant

Materials provided by Typoday:
A4 sheets (white 70-80 gsm) – 3 to 5 sheets per participant
A whiteboard & whiteboard markers OR blackboard & chalk.
A4/A3 size printouts (these files I shall make and send, prints, based on the number of participants- can be taken before the workshop – approximately two each participant – this will be the text which the participants will cut and paste to make compositions.)


About Instructor:

Prof. Tarun Deep Girdher

Prof. Tarun Girdher is a design educator, mentor, and graphic designer with a passion for letterforms, printed ephemera, and letterpress. He is currently associated with the National Institute of Design Ahmedabad as a Principal Faculty in Graphic Design, where he teaches Letter Design, Print Production, Typography, besides mentoring graduate and postgraduate students on their independent projects. His personal practice is focused on Gurmukhi calligraphy.

He has been regularly conducting workshops on subjects such as letterpress & relief printing, calligraphy, and letterform design, etc. – both at NID and various design conferences/festivals. Tarun also has a passion for hand lettering, calligraphy (Gurmukhi), and designing visually clever calendars. He has designed more than 60 logos & over 40 publications in both English and Indian scripts in his journey of over 28 years. His research interests include Letterform studies, Gurmukhi script, and Indigenous Visual Culture. He is the honorary co-founder of the Typography Society of India and founder-curator of the popular @35daysofgurmukhi on Instagram. His visual narratives can be viewed on his personal Instagram handle, @tarundg.













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