Step into RMIT’s Design Archives to explore the history, practice and resurgence of hand lettering. This conversational session and curated display will feature work by Godfrey Fawcett (David Lancashire Design), Alex Stitt, Eric Maguire and Stephen Banham. Discover how hand-crafted letterforms have shaped Melbourne’s visual culture and how they are being reimagined today. The material on show will reveal how hand-lettered forms moved from drawing board to street, screen and print. Whether you’re a design student, practitioner or simply fascinated by typography, hand lettering and city signage, this is a chance to hear why hand lettering continues to matter in a digital age.
