Feature: Why Is It So Hard to Develop Arabic Typography? [Community Presentation]

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PRESENTER

Laila Mokdad

ORIGINAL CITY 

Dubai

Original Date

December 3, 2016

DESCRIPTION

In this afikra feature, Laila Mokdad explores why Arabic typography is so difficult to develop. She does a deep dive into the history of the Arabic alphabet, calligraphy styles, the transition into the printing press, and how an Arabic typeface is actually created from start to finish.

ABOUT THE AFIKRA COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS

Delivered and prepared by afikra Community members, the presentation’s goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity and research, and share some knowledge on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s histories and cultures. The presentation is the ‎culmination of the afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. afikra presentations come in two forms, a long question-driven afikra Feature, and a short afikra FWD with the purpose of sharing something interesting.

SOURCES & FUTURE REFERENCES

• Font Design: 17 Brilliant Tips to Create Your Own Typeface | Creative Bloq

• Why It's So Hard to Design Arabic Typefaces | WIRED

• Arabic Calligraphy and Type Design - Typotheque

• Arabic Typography | Electra Street

• Arabic Calligraphy – Taking A Closer Look — Smashing Magazine

• 29LT BLOG – Designing Retail & Custom Bi-Scriptual Typefaces

• Khatt Foundation - Center for Arabic Typography

Note: All community presentations are prepared & presented by non-experts on the subject. They are sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in that subject.

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