Creative Characters S4 E6: Petra Dočekalová on the influence of history in modern design.

I started to collect calligraphy books of Czechoslovak sign painting, handwriting, and manuscripts. I slowly started to understand that my passion is in the curves, the body, and shapes; the energy that moves glyphs forward.

Petra Dočekalová.

On Creative Characters, we meet creative people working at the intersection of type and everyday life. You can listen below, or on AppleSpotifyGoogle Podcasts, and wherever quality podcasts are available.

In this week’s episode, first-time host Doug Wilson chats with Petra Dočekalová, a designer, educator, calligrapher, and sign painter from Prague, Czech Republic. They explore Petra’s involvement in a book about Yaroslav Benda, a notable Czech designer known for his typography and calligraphy. Their conversation covers networking at events like TypeCon, the influence of Benda’s style on Czech design, and the impact of his work. 

Petra also shares insights on her lettering, calligraphy, and type design work, along with her passion for teaching and knowledge sharing, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and blending historical and modern design practices.

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Creative Characters S4 E6: Petra Dočekalová on the influence of history in modern design.
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