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Expert Class Type Design

Expert Class Type Design
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Learn how to design digital typefaces under the roof of Museum Plantin-Moretus. Explore the museum’s collection, collaborate on a group project, and graduate with your own creation.

Typography & Book Program

Typography & Book Program
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This postsecondary program fills a gap in the education market. In one year, you will receive a rich understanding of all aspects of typographic design. The program combines theory and practice.

Workflow Efficiency

Workflow Efficiency
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In one day, you will go through all the steps of creating a book. Apply it yourself and finish with AI.

Publishing

Publishing
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Learn how a publishing house operates. Where are the opportunities, and where are the challenges? The perfect foundation for publishing a book, whether independently or through a publisher.

Making dummies

Making dummies
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When pitching a book project, nothing beats a tangible dummy.

Typography for screens

Typography for screens
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Learn all about the technical workings of screen typography and the requirements for optimal readability. Immerse yourself in responsive design, accessibility and kinetic typography.

Editorial Design

Editorial Design
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Newspapers, magazines, and also the digital aspect: Jan Paul van der Wijk (NRC) gives us a unique behind-the-scenes look.

Responsible design

Responsible design
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Learn how to apply sustainability strategies such as rethink, reduce, and recycle in your own design practice.

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06/09/2025 Typography & Book Program Course
Foundations of Typography Class
13/09/2025 Foundations of Typography Class
20/09/2025 Microtypography Class
27/09/2025 Microtypography Class
04/10/2025 History of the book Class
11/10/2025 History of the book Class
04/10/2025 Artistic printing techniques Class
11/10/2025 Artistic printing techniques Class
08/11/2025 Macro-typography Class
15/11/2025 Macro-typography Class
29/11/2025 Macro-typography Class
22/11/2025 Anatomy of the book Class
29/11/2025 Anatomy of the book Class
22/11/2025 Industrial Binding Class
06/12/2025 Prepress and print Class
13/12/2025 Prepress and print Class
17/01/2026 Workflow Efficiency Class
24/01/2026 Workflow Efficiency Class
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Françoise Bausart (1960–2024)

Françoise Bausart (1960–2024)

The family informs us of the unexpected passing of Françoise Bausart. She passed away on Saturday after a tragic traffic accident. We are completely shocked by the news. Françoise was only 64 years old. Since 1995, Françoise taught Handbookbinding with us. In her classes, students learned the art of binding fine books to the very […]
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