Jock Kinneir Library

Official communications dedicated to graphic designer & typographer #JockKinneir. Set up on 11.02.2017 - Jock’s birth centenary.

[Adrian Shaughnessy @AJWShaughnessy]

My Phil Baines obituary. https://t.co/jcaQNTeb6Z

[Design Council @designcouncil]

“I work in chaos and layers. You’ve got to have a bit of a mess!” 🚸 For #IWD2024 we met with Margaret Calvert to learn about the genius behind the UK's iconic road signs and encourage the next generation of designers: https://t.co/PjUVfDImMG
#WomeninDesign #LifeInDesign

[Sign Design Society @SDS_uk]

The new (2nd) edition of the Sign Design Guide will be published this autumn. Read more: https://t.co/d73GYJyzgd

#preorder #publication #SignDesignGuide2 #wayfinding #signdesign #inclusivedesign #accessibility #signage

[ThePrintArkive @ThePrintArkive]

Today’s delivery…

- D&AD 1967
- D&AD 1970
- D&AD 1980
- D&AD 1981
- The Penrose Annual 1968
- British Trademarks & Symbols 1966
- Words & Buildings 1988
- The Best of British Corporate Design 1989

STOCK WANTED - Get in touch if you have (or know anyone with) design book/zine collections for sale.

#theprintarkive #indiebookstore #designbook #graphicdesignbook #designinspo #designandartdirection #jockkinneir @JockKinneir_Lib #penroseannual #herbertspencer #trademark #logotype #corporatedesign #publiclettering #signagedesign #minaletattersfield @MDesignStrategy #designawards @dandad

[Jock Kinneir Library @JockKinneir_Lib]

@GettyImages . https://t.co/SQIjf6gTYz

[Jock Kinneir Library @JockKinneir_Lib]

Two beautiful portraits of Jock from 1963 that we've not seen before (maybe recently added to @GettyImages).

[Jock Kinneir Library @JockKinneir_Lib]

"It's got to be understood – and if it's not – it's no good." Margaret Calvert - Monocle on Design on @monocle24 https://t.co/BARxccQCRr

[Jock Kinneir Library @JockKinneir_Lib]

Road Research Society digitises hand-drawn Hong Kong road signs for Prison Gothic font https://t.co/OL9yTp28YX via @dezeen

[Jock Kinneir Library @JockKinneir_Lib]

@eyemagazine 2007 interview here: https://t.co/CdePtaQo8V

[Jock Kinneir Library @JockKinneir_Lib]

The JKL is sad to hear of Ken Garland's passing. Personable and inspiring to the many many students who he gave his time to. @uniteditions book is accessible below, @ollywainwright interview here: https://t.co/qR6Yf5Qg9l

[Unit Editions @uniteditions]

Ken Garland will be much missed, he was a great designer, an inspiration to so many and a lovely man. Our monograph on his work is available to download for free as a PDF, here https://t.co/izTqctofNG

[Jock Kinneir Library @JockKinneir_Lib]

Some mid-week tea-break watching: have just come across a second walk through of 'Margaret Calvert: Woman at Work' at the Design Museum, a film by Lol Sargent, Abodefilms. https://t.co/lYY37waoT2

[doublearrow.co.uk @_doublearrow]

Yes but the clock worked and the ceramics were fun; this featured in Creative Review's article about the BR symbol (always wondered where it was from)
https://t.co/fJcLxaltrB

[Jock Kinneir Library @JockKinneir_Lib]

@_doublearrow What a great series! Thank you for sharing @RMBFLK

[Jock Kinneir Library @JockKinneir_Lib]

@_doublearrow @Atlantean7001 Exactly! So good.

[Jock Kinneir Library @JockKinneir_Lib]

It's winter, it's sunny, it's chilly, they might sell out, they've been out for two years now but find your own reason: this range of #GlasgowAiport T-Shirts is strong. Made by JM + JS of https://t.co/jUbjFlXndF

[Jock Kinneir Library @JockKinneir_Lib]

We aren’t on top of our Instagram game, but we are excited about this: https://t.co/1vAsgD8UHL, yes @lrplus_ ! #anthonyfroshaug

[Jock Kinneir Library @JockKinneir_Lib]

‘The figure is essentially a skeleton with flesh around it; an alphabet is a skeleton fleshed out. That’s where it gets its individuality. It’s very much a physical thing.' Nice interview with #margaretcalvert by Laura Gascoigne of @spectator. https://t.co/cAjTi8i2Pa

[Jock Kinneir Library @JockKinneir_Lib]

If you have enjoyed the #JockKinneir Library, please please support @stbridelibrary #crowdfund.
Jock came to James Mosley when preparing his book, acknowledges JM's 'careful scholarship' and entrusted him with maquettes. JM + Bob Richardson both donated time to JKL launching.

[St Bride Foundation @stbridefdn]

Today we’re launching our crowdfunding campaign in celebration of our 125th anniversary, helping to secure the future of our collections.

To find out more and to make a donation, please visit https://t.co/nQ2ZZhlWaK

#WeAreType #StBride125

[Jock Kinneir Library @JockKinneir_Lib]

'Calvert has always placed the highest importance in the process of physically drawing the letterforms.. “avoiding any eccentric mannerisms that might easily date."' @ollywainwright covering #margaretcalvert's exhibit @DesignMuseum
https://t.co/o4msclQpmQ