marian bantjes

Canadian graphic designer, illustrator Marian bantjes is a speaker at the TED conference in Long Beach today. I wish I was there. worked as a book typesetter for 10 years (1984–1994), marian bantjes had a deep understanding of typography. Her innovative hand work, patterning and highly ornamental style made her "one of the most innovative typographers working today,". Check her blog www.bantjes.com

Below is a lecture she did two years ago in Walker Art Center, Minnesota.