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Freda Sack – Revised Obituary

A slightly revised version of Catherine Dixon's obituary of Freda Sack is now available here. ...

Ann Pillar

Many members will be sad to learn of Ann's death. Her funeral will be held at Woking Crematorium on 6th August at 1pm. ...

New Memorial to Edward Johnston

A splendid new memorial to Edward Johnston, creator of the typeface still used on the Tube, is being unveiled at Farringdon station on Monday 24 June. The unveiling is open to all. Here is the timetable:12.30 Gather at Farringdon Station.12.45 Brian Woodhead, Customer Service Director, TFL, to formally welcome everyone to the event.12.50 Sir Peter Hendy, Chairman Network Rail, to present background to the project.12.55 Andrew Johnston to present a brief history of his grandfather and his ...

Maurits Enschedé

We are sorry to report the death, at the age of 93, of Maurits Enschedé of the famous Dutch printing company which shares his name. Maurits joined the Wynkyn de Worde society in 1966. As well as being a valued member, he will be remembered by many for his witty 1995 talk on banknote printing. The text of that talk can be read here. ...

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Professor Fred Deakin

Evening Reception

Tuesday, 17 September 2019

at 6.30 p.m.

Art Workers' Guild

6 Queen Square

Holborn

London wc1n 3at

Our speaker will be Fred Deakin, Professor of Digital and Interactive Arts at the University of the Arts London, which consists of six of the London art schools. Founder of the multi award-winning digital design studio Airside, Fred is also half of the recording phenomenon Lemon Jelly, both Mercury and Brit nominated they have sold over half a million albums.

Currently running Fred and Company and specializing in interactive and educational projects, he will speak on where the design and production world has got to and, more importantly, where it is going. Are we heading to hell in a handcart? Book now for our friendly polymath to see what the future is bringing!

You can download the booking form for the September meeting here.

Also, don’t forget the Quiz Night on 8 October; you can download the booking form here.