Contemporary Book Design Workshop

Presented by Type Electives

The only intensive online course teaching contemporary book design theory, practice, and application. Over the course of 10 weeks, students learn the ins-and-outs of professional book design in the contemporary publishing landscape. Visit the Contemporary Book Design website for a self-directed version of this course and keep an eye on the Type Electives schedule for future online workshops.

Taught by award-winning book designers Kevin Barrett Kane
and Emma Christine Hall of Benson & Benson.

Past Sessions

Spring 2025 – January 31–April 3, 2025

Fall 2025 – September 11–November 20, 2025


Future Sessions

Fall 2026 – Online Workshop, September 9–November 18

Fall 2026 – In Person Workshop @ San Francisco Center for the Book
Dates TBD

September 18, 2026 – The Future of Book Design Education
Lecture at Archive Conference, New York City