Fun with Fonts – The Art and Science of Typography
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Where: In-Person & via Zoom
Columbus Metropolitan Library, Hilliard Branch
Hilliard Room
4500 Hickory Chase Way
Hilliard, OH 43026
614-645-2275
Presented by Chris Taylor, APCUG Speaker’s Bureau and President of the Ottawa PC Users’ Group
Dive into the fascinating world of typography with Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users’ Group. Chris will demystify the terminology of typography and explore its rich history. Learn what makes a typeface readable or distracting, how to effectively combine multiple typefaces and the emotions different fonts can evoke.
Bio
Chris Taylor worked for the Canadian Federal Government for over 36 years in user and server support, IT architecture, and IT security. He has been active in community groups for over 40 years and is currently the president of the Ottawa PC Users’ Group.
Chris has given over 500 presentations at the Ottawa Public Library, written articles for GlassWire’s Cybersecurity News, and served on the Community Review Board for the SANS OUCH! Newsletter.
Chris has been awarded 15 times as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional. In recognition of his volunteer efforts, he received the Ottawa Mayor’s City Builder Award and the Ontario Volunteer Service Award.