February 3, 2026

7:00 p.m. ET

Fun with fonts - the art and science of typography

Dive into the fascinating world of typography with Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users’ Group. Chris will demystify the terminology of typography and explore its rich history. Learn what makes a typeface readable or distracting, how to effectively combine multiple typefaces, and the emotions different fonts can evoke. Whether your next project is a greeting card, poster, newsletter, business card, logo, or anything else that incorporates text, Chris can help you avoid common typographic pitfalls.
Practical tips will be shared to choose the right typeface, create visually appealing and readable text, and more. For the design novice or seasoned pro, this presentation will enhance your appreciation and understanding of typography’s powerful impact.

Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users’ Group
Chris Taylor has been active in community user groups for over 45 years and is President of the Ottawa PC Users’ Group. He has given over 600 presentations at user groups and community organizations. Chris has written articles for GlassWire’s Cybersecurity News and was on the Community Review Board for the SANS OUCH! security newsletter. He has been awarded 15 times as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional and received the Ottawa Mayor’s City Builder Award in recognition of his volunteer efforts.

In person at: Scarsdale Public Library (when applicable), 54 Olmsted Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583 (Google Maps). And always online on Zoom.

Guests welcome: guests, please register here.


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