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Typography Weekly #114
Suggested By Riccardo Sartori
Unicode 14 has been released
“Unicode 14.0 adds 838 characters, for a total of 144,697 characters. These additions include 5 new scripts, for a total of 159 scripts, as well as 37 new emoji characters.
The new scripts and characters in Version 14.0 add support for lesser-used languages and unique written requirements worldwide, including numerous symbols additions. Funds from the Adopt-a-Character program provided support for some of these additions.”www.unicode.org
1 commentAnnouncing the availability of Unified Text Engine in Photoshop Beta
Photoshop Beta now includes Unified Text Engine, which provides seamless unified typographical support for scripts and languages across the world, including Arabic, Hebrew, Indic scripts, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean.
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Suggested By Riccardo Sartori
Monotype acquires Hoefler & Co.
“In the world of type design, there are few names as well-regarded as Hoefler&Co,” said Monotype CEO, Ninan Chacko. “By adding Hoefler&Co’s premier library and design expertise, we can better serve the creative community through Monotype Fonts, while expanding on our mission to elevate the value of typography in driving commerce and culture.”
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Suggested By Riccardo Sartori
Advance registration for TypeCon2021 is open
Advance registration for TypeCon2021: Together is now open while the program schedule is being finalised.
The virtual event organised by SOTA will take place October 21st–24th, while the discounted pricing will be available only until September 6th.
10/21/2021 until 10/24/2021www.typecon.com