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Fall 2026 priority deadline for transfer and graduate studies is January 5.

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A poster with some isometric drawn letters that spell: DAN RHATIGAN. MFA DESIGN Logo.

Guest Lecture: Dan Rhatigan

Guest Lecture: Dan Rhatigan

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Poster by Vedanti Sikka

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By Nigel Sielegar

Dan Rhatigan, a.k.a. Ultrasparky, type maven, archivist, historian and designer, the former Type Director of Monotype looking after London and NYC offices, is our guest. He said he'll talk about the beauty of ugly type, but he may say and do more. Here is his website with a video by Doug Wilson, who directed the film on Linotype.

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310 East 22nd St - 5th Floor

New York, NY 10010

310 East 22nd St - 5th Floor

New York, NY 10010

310 East 22nd St - 5th Floor

New York, NY 10010

(212) 592-2600

mfadesign@sva.edu

(212) 592-2600

mfadesign@sva.edu

(212) 592-2600

mfadesign@sva.edu