Design + Typography: Interview with Matthew Carter for MIT MAD

"Art is a monologue. Design is a dialogue. If you are an artist, you can do pretty much whatever you like. If you are a designer, there is a function behind it, whatever your form of design is," says 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.

In this episode of the "Design +" video series, MIT MAD explores the intersection of design and typography. Whether you're a designer, typographer, or just curious about the role of typography in our visual world, this interview offers insights into the art and science of type design.

KEY TOPICS:
The distinction between art and design
The functional purpose of typography
Matthew Carter's approach to designing typefaces
The impact of typefaces like Verdana and Georgia
The collaborative nature of design and typography

TAGS:
Typography, Type Design, Matthew Carter, Verdana, Georgia, MIT Morningside Academy for Design, Design Innovation, Typography Insights, Typefaces

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