Join us for a special evening of type, design, and community on Thursday, July 24, hosted in collaboration with Type Thursday Phoenix. Whether you’re a type nerd, layout lover, or just curious about better letterforms, this session is packed with practical insights, real talk, and creative networking.

What to expect? A crash course in letterform critique (learn how to see type more clearly). Real-world tips on kerning, tracking, and typographic storytelling. Info on Type Thursday Phoenix and how to get involved in the growing Arizona type community. A fun, informal space to meet designers, students, educators, and creatives like you.

About the speaker, Michael Mondragon:

Michael is a Brand Designer, Graphic Design Educator, and Adobe Community Expert. After collaborating with renowned companies such as Kaiser Permanente, Beats by Dre, and The Grammys, Michael is now dedicated to educating the next generation of graphic designers. He is currently the Chapter Lead for Type Thursday Phoenix, contributing to a global type superfamily that convenes monthly to help one another improve their typography skills.

Make sure to scroll down to RSVP and see all the exciting upcoming events - even 2 (Two!) JOB OPENINGS!

OTHER EVENTS:

Monument Camera. Tuesday, 7/22, "Ins and Outs of Street Photography" $49. Learn techniques for creating a more impactful street photography experience, including discussions on law and ethics.. MORE INFO HERE

Type Thursday PHOENIX. Thursday 7/31 at Dialogue. A fun monthly meetup for people who love learning and sharing their typography work, challenges, and experiences. Type Thursday is a global organization that created a place for designers and enthusiasts to learn, connect, and grow. RSVP HERE

Phoenix Design Week. September 19-20, Phoenix Reconnect with your craft, your community, and the creative spark that drives Arizona's design scene. REGISTER HERE

JOBS

Downtown Tucson Partnership. Marketing and Communications Manager. Lead branding, marketing, communications, community engagement strategies and campaigns for the organization. APPLY HERE

Pima County. Graphic Designer, Design original illustrations, graphics, charts, displays, brochures, booklets, reports and web pages using manual, multimedia, and computer techniques and equipment. APPLY HERE

Do you have any CREATIVE EVENTS or JOB OPENINGS to share?

Send local designer resources to me and I'll help spread the love!

Stay inspired!

-Chris