Laura Franz // web typographer
Words and characters once impressed in clay, written on papyrus, and printed with ink are now manifest in pixels of light.
You’ve heard how the cobbler’s children have no shoes? Well, I keep pretty busy and rarely have time to update my own site. But here’s a bit about what I do, and links to some of my work.
Teach
I teach at UMass Dartmouth. Mostly type classes. I’ve also developed web type courses for Lynda.com
Write
Read my articles on SmashingMagazine.com
My book’s no longer in print, but I’m updating it and putting it online. It’s a work in progress at typographicwebdesign.com
I test and recommend web fonts at goodwebfonts.com
Present
I speak at conferences & professional meetings, and give web type workshops.
Recent topics include: RWD Typography; Web Typography: Where Tradition Meets Technology; The Role of the Reader in Web Typography; Finding, Testing, and Using Web Fonts; Weaving Traditional Practice into New Media; Teaching Web Typography.
Design
In addition to designing posters, books, and websites, I consult on typographic issues. Inquiries welcome.