University of the Arts London
Typeface / identity proposal
March 2006
Designed during a work-placement at Fontsmith, London /
BA (Hons.) Graphic Design, Ravensbourne College of
Design and Communication
Poster (unfolded) / booklet (folded), 540 x 410 mm
February 2011
Central Saint Martins
University of the Arts London
Central Saint Martins
University of the Arts London
FormContent
Institute of Architecture
University of Applied Arts Vienna
FormContent
D&AD New Blood Exhibition
Poster, 297 x 410 mm
July 2007
Designed during BA (Hons.) Graphic Design,
Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication
Magazine, 200 x 240 mm, 24 pages
September 2012
Magazine / wrap poster / envelope,
200 x 240 mm, 24 pages
March 2012
Assistant designer to Bianca Wendt
Booklet , 148 x 210 mm, 12 pages
August 2011
J. Maizlish Mole / Marseille Figs
Book + sleeve, 155 x 232 mm, 28 pages
February 2011
Originally designed as a participant
of Typography Summer School
Copies can be purchased here
ISTD International Typographic Awards 2011;
awarded a Certificate of Excellence
Official newspaper of London Fashion Week
Published by Jenny & The Cat
Poster (unfolded) / booklet (folded),
135 x 205 mm, 8 pages
February 2011
University of the Arts London
Central Saint Martins
University of the Arts London
Institute of Architecture
University of Applied Arts Vienna
Central Saint Martins
University of the Arts London
University of the Arts London
Central Saint Martins
University of the Arts London
University of the Arts London
Central Saint Martins
University of the Arts London
Central Saint Martins
University of the Arts London
Central Saint Martins
University of the Arts London
Research / writing
September 2008
Dissertation can be downloaded in two parts
from typeculture.com
MA Typeface Design, University of Reading
Magazine designed by Planning Unit
Published by Twin Factory
Bespoke headline typeface
September 2011
Audi
Digitising hand drawn type; assisting Why Not Associates
May 2011
Agency: BBH London
Direction, design and typography: Why Not Associates
Animation / 3D: Why Not Associates and Chris Cousins
Sound: Black Sheep Music & Noise International
Typeface in situ at the new gallery in Wakefield,
Yorkshire: sandblasted in concrete; vinyl on walls
and screen-printed on fabrics.
Friday, 20 May 2011
In collaboration with APFEL
Typeface: regular, medium and bold, plus
an italic to accompany each weight
March 2011
In collaboration with APFEL
Typeface: regular
February 2010
Outline refinement, spacing and programming;
in collaboration with APFEL
Typeface: regular, bold and italic
January 2010
Outline refinement, spacing and programming;
in assistance with Praline
Typeface: regular, italic and bold [in progress]
July 2008
MA Typeface Design, University of Reading
Typeface proposal: system of five weights, from hairline to extra bold
December 2006
Designed during a work-placement at DaltonMaag, London /
BA (Hons.) Graphic Design, Ravensbourne College of
Design and Communication
Typeface / identity proposal
March 2006
Designed during a work-placement at Fontsmith, London /
BA (Hons.) Graphic Design, Ravensbourne College of
Design and Communication
Emma Williams is a typographer and typeface designer based in London.
Specialising in typography and print, she works on various book and
editorial projects, and the design of custom typefaces.
Emma received an MA Typeface Design, passed with Distinction, from the
University of Reading and a First Class degree in Graphic Design BA (Hons)
from Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication.
Website designed with and built by Second Cousins.
Portfolio photography by Adam Laycock.
Copyright © 2006–2013 All rights reserved
ISTD International Typographic Awards 2011; awarded a Certificate of Excellence
An organiser for AtypI’s letter.2 typeface design competition, 2011
Typography Summer School, July 2010
Chosen by Represent as a top 20 graduate, Summer / Autumn 2007
ISTD Student Assessment Scheme 2007; awarded MISTD
Digital character idea competition, November 2005; second place
Mastering Type; Denise Bosler; 2012; page 166–168
2012 Graphic Design Walk; 21-22 September 2012
ISTD International Typographic Awards 2011; page 46
It’s Nice That, Things; 14 May 2011
Grafik, feed 251; 27 April 2011
BirdWatching; 6 April 2011
Design Week; volume 25; number 11; 18 March 2010; page 5
MATD 2008; TYPO magazine; 35 – spring 2009; number 35; page 60
Atelier Dreihbolz
Bianca Wendt
Carol Kemp
CoExist Galleries
Dalton Maag
Fontsmith
Fraser Muggeridge
Isambard Thomas
LFW Daily
Marseille Figs
Mother
Neighbour
Twin Factory
Type Culture
Typography Summer School
Why Not Associates
For more information or to discuss a potential project please get in touch:
+44 7951 55 28 22
info@emma-williams.com
