Sept 30: Skin & Bones
For our September 2025 meeting, Mark Simonson speaks on the revival of iconic 70s typeface Skin & Bones.
Join us as type designer Mark Simonson speaks on the epic 70’s beauty Skin & Bones, a recent revival project with the font’s original designer, Douglas F. Jones. Skin & Bones has a bit of a harrowing history, despite its prominent usage in venues such as Austin City Limits. Jones received only a few hundred dollars for his design in the 70s. Even worse, Skin & Bones was pirated and distributed without Jones' consent over the years. In 2024, the two designers worked together to bring Skin & Bones into the digital age. Stories of synchronicity, connection, and artistic integrity are a welcome break from the spew of AI and piracy in design news. Hope to see you there!
Tuesday, September 30 2025
6:00 PM: Arrival and Mingle
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM: Presentation
Mpls Central Library - RKMC Room (Second Floor) 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
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