Known as the “Tactile Typographer” Dominique Falla has completed string typography commissions for Google, Bing, Penguin, Random House and Woolworths, among others • She is the founder of the Typism Global Community and her book on Creativity Fitness will be published next year.
Short Bio
Latest News
The Sun is Also a Star in other Languages
I created a string art cover for The Sun is Also a Star last year and due to the success... read more →
June 3, 2017
Uplift Podcast
I was interviewed recently about Creativity Fitness, which was the topic of my talk at Pausefest recently. I had a... read more →
March 6, 2017
Speaking at Creative South
Thrilled to announce I will be speaking at Creative South in Georgia in April 2017. Slightly terrified to discover it's... read more →
January 18, 2017
Book of the Year
It has been very exciting to follow the success of Nicola Yoon's book The Sun is also a Star. I... read more →
December 21, 2016
Pausefest 2017
Super excited to announce I will be speaking at Pause Fest in February. Pause Fest is the premier creative, tech... read more →
December 14, 2016
To the Moon and Back
I made a piece for my friend Lorraine. She always says to her son and husband that she loves them... read more →
November 19, 2016
Materials and Techniques
I am passionate about tactile materials and experimenting with handmade processes. I love combining the best of digital with analogue techniques and this has led me to create pieces of ‘tactile typography’ for commercial clients all over the world.
Below is a non-exhaustive list of materials I have worked with so far:
- String and Nails
- Laser Cutting
- Sewn Thread
- Fabric
- Cut Paper
- Collage
- Food
- Vinyl
- Chalk
- Ribbon
- Pins.
Select Client List
I am lucky enough to have collaborated with many international brands on tactile typography and installation projects. I would love to collaborate with you as well.
Here is a select list of my clients and projects to date:
- Google “Here’s to the Curious” installation for the 2013 Zeitgeist Conference
- WIRED Magazine Credits page logo illustration
- Penguin Books Cover illustration “The Memory Keeper’s Daughter”
- Random House Books Cover illustration “The Color Master”
- Woolworths Brand extensions for the Big Thinker Conference
- Urbanite | Frost* Brand extensions for The Bindery property development
- Griffith University Edible Art food commission
- Bing Installation “Relax and Unwind” for the 2014 Alt-Summit
- Columbia Law School Magazine cover
- UPPERCASE Magazine Beautiful Bitmaps Project.
Testimonials
We are so thrilled with your creativity and generous contribution toward making the upcoming Hop for Hope exhibition a success. Thank you once again for your beautiful sculpture.
Dominique is a gifted, talented, workaholic! Her knowledge, creativity and advice has helped our business no end. Thanks Dominique.
It was a pleasure working with Dominique in the creation of a string art piece and tactile typography for The Bindery Project. Both the Frost* collective and the client were thrilled with the outcome.
Looking for something innovative and made by hand? Let’s collaborate
Other Interests
Speaking
I am passionate about sharing ideas. I have lectured at TAFEs and Universities for over 16 years and given many conference presentations on the topics of my work and creativity fitness. I have also organised several Typism Conferences on the Gold Coast. It is a dream of mine to one day give a TED Talk. Let me know if you can hook me up!
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Press and Media
I am happy to be interviewed for your blog or publication. I am also happy for you to publish my images on your blog, so long as you link back to this website as the original source and list me as the creator. I am developing a media section with images, FAQ and bios as well as examples of previous articles on my work to make it easier for you.
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Student Resources
I am flattered to be an inspiration to students everywhere. Unfortunately, I cannot always answer your questions, there are only so many hours in the day. I am developing a FAQ section where you can use the answers in your assignments. This section will also filled with teaching resources if you are interested in learning more about typography.
Read MoreSpeaking Topics
I am looking for more speaking opportunities and Balboa Press will be publishing my book on Creativity Fitness in 2016. It is my dream to give a TED Talk about Creativity Fitness and start a #dailyjournalrevolution.
Below is a non-exhaustive list of topics I can speak about:
- Creativity Fitness
- Daily Rituals and Habits
- Idea Generation
- Bespoke for Big Business
- Tactile Typography
- My work.
3MT Final 2014: Tactile Typography
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