Type Electives Lecture Series:

From Struggle to Strength with Jo Malinis

In this session, I'll share how my own struggles with accessibility to type design education in the Philippines ignited a desire to support other local designers in their paths. Through stories of assistance I received and the importance of encouragement and collaboration, I'll talk about how fostering a supportive design community can make a meaningful difference in helping everyone thrive.

Each talk will be about 30–45 mins long followed by a short Q&A.

The event will be hosted online via Zoom.

We look forward to having you with us!

Jo Malinis

Jo Malinis (she/her) is a graphic designer, type designer, and educator from the Philippines. She has worked with local and international businesses, start-ups, and organizations both with her previous studio, Plus63 Design Co., and individually as a freelancer. In 2022, Jo earned a postgraduate certificate from Type West at the Letterform Archive. Currently, Jo is an instructor at the University of the Philippines Diliman College of Fine Arts, teaching Visual Design Communication and Type Design. Jo founded Type63, an initiative that aims to serve as a platform to celebrate and showcase type design and typography by Filipinos.

Instagram: @aniciaclean, @type63_