Design + Typography: Interview with Matthew Carter
Matthew Carter, type designer and co-founder of Carter & Cone, explores the intersection of design and typography as part of MAD's Design + ... video series. In this short interview, Carter reflects on how to create typefaces that serve both aesthetic and practical purposes while being creative.
Aug 7, 2024
In this episode of the “Design +” video series, MIT MAD explores the intersection of design and typography with type designer Matthew Carter, co-founder of Carter & Cone and creator of iconic typefaces such as Verdana and Georgia.
How do you create typefaces that serve both aesthetic and practical purposes? Sharing his thoughts on the design process, Carter discusses the balance between art and functionality in type design, the importance of readability, and the constraints and freedoms that come with working within the structure of the alphabet.
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