Letterform Live!
An unforgettable party to celebrate the Archive turning ten.
March 14, 2026 | 6–9 PM | The Pearl, SF
An IMMERSIVE EVENING CELEBRATING A decade of design inspiration
Letterform Live! will bring together designers and design lovers to honor
our first 10 years, and to spark the next chapter of creativity.
This is a once-in-a-decade opportunity for our creative community to come together and support the Archive’s mission.
Every ticket purchase, membership, or donation helps fund the Archive’s programs, classes, exhibitions, and community engagement.
We’ll provide delicious bites, flowing drinks, hands-on design activities, and great music. You bring the energy!
A magical night of storytelling and celebrations
Hosted by the one and only Nicholas Lowry of Swann Galleries & Antiques Roadshow
Premiering board member Debbie Millman’s exhibition: Tristram Shandy, The First Modern Book
Unveiling the evolution of our brand in collaboration with Brian Collins and his team at COLLINS
Honoring our visionary early donors of archives and collections
Zuzana Licko & Rudy VanderLans
Archive of Emigre Fonts & Magazine
Jennifer Morla
Archive of 1980s–2000s Graphic Design
Scott Lindberg
Collection of Midcentury Modern Books & Album Covers
Dennis Ichiyama
Collection of Identity Manuals
Clement Mok
Archive of Early Branding at Apple
Ed Baker
Archive of Arthur Baker’s Calligraphy and Type Design
Experience Talents and Treasures from the Archive Community
Exclusive temporary tattoo
Live nametag calligraphy
Limited edition party zine
Beats and grooves
by DJ Ari B
Letterpress printing & foil stamping
with Grendl Löfkvist & Eve Scarborough
Raffle of rare Archive items
selected by Stephen Coles & Rob Saunders
Other surprises await — but only if you’re there
Letterform Live!
March 14, 2026, 6–9 PM
The Pearl
601 19th Street
San Francisco, CA
Sponsors
Platinum Swash
Silver Script
Bronze Baseline
