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1/ Modular Modernism: Supertipo Veloz
Supertipo Veloz, the typographic system developed by Joan Trochut in 1942, was a collection of modular forms which could easily be combined into typographic or decorative elements. This talk will discuss the history and context behind this fascinating system.
When: Monday, April 1, 2013, 6:30pm–8:30pm
Where: Rose Auditorium, 41 Cooper Square, NYC
Price: Free and open to the public

2/ Student Event: Tablet Design Q&A
Tablets are opening new horizons and requiring new skills for designers. A group of professionals discuss how tablets have impacted publishing and what  students should know.
When: Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 7pm–8:30pm
Where: Type Directors Club, 347 West 36th Street, Suite 603, NYC
Price: Free SPD student members, $5 TDC members, $15 general public

3/ Hacking Life: Derek Cianfrance
Hacking Life series features three voices to lift the veil on their own success, sharing how they have hacked traditional systems and thought-processes within their respective industries to make it big. Derek Cianfrance will share his secrets for hacking the film world to achieve success in a competitive industry and how he combines everything, from working with actors to design and music, to craft his iconic works.
When: Thursday, April 4, 2013, 6:30pm–8pm
Where: Museum of Arts and Design, 2 Columbus Circle, NYC
Price: $10 AIGA members, $30 general public

4/ Dado Queiroz: False Volumes, Real Letters
Brazilian graphic designer Dado Queiroz discusses the development of his lettering design, from external influences such as architecture, music and biology; many visual techniques are explained in context.
When: Thursday, April 4, 2013, 6:30pm–8:30pm
Where: Type Directors Club, 347 West 36th Street, Suite 603, NYC
Price: $5 TDC members, $15 students, $20 general public

5/ CityMade: A Pop Up Shop
One day benefit for the art and design community of The City College of New York. Featuring the work of over 70 artists and designers, from current students to alumni and faculty, this event will feature merchandise for sale that ranges from zines to customized jewelry, fine art photography to handbound books.
When: Thursday, April 4, 2013, 6:30pm–8:30pm
Where: Type Directors Club, 347 West 36th Street, Suite 603, NYC
Price: $5 TDC members, $15 students, $20 general public

6/ DPS for Designers: Creating Interactive Publications for iPad
Learn about InDesign Digital Publishing Suite (DPS) revolution. Leveraging tools already in InDesign, learn how to take what you know about designing for print and develop immersive apps for the iPad.
When: Friday, April 5, 2013, 8:30am–4:30pm
Where: Type Directors Club, 347 West 36th Street, Suite 603, NYC
Price: $275 TDC members, $350 general public

7/ Adobe Create Now Seminar
Learn all about Adobe Creative Cloud™, the membership that offers latest Adobe CS tools, services, and much more, to create anything imaginable.
When: Friday, April 5, 2013, 1:30pm–3:30pm
Where: Kellen Auditorium, Parsons The New School, 66 West 12 Street, NYC
Price: Free AIGA members