The video was interesting to see how typography affects the passion of artists. And I was surprised that there wasn’t an artist in his family. I very much liked Tony’s various logos and designs. I think his efforts are going to transcend the art age and tell stories of his past. Also, one thing I want to remember is the logo, which tells tales.

The video was interesting to see how typography affects artists’ passion. And I was surprised that there was no artist in his family. I really liked Tony’s various logos and styles. I think his achievements can transcend the age of art and tell stories about his history. Also, one thing I would like to remember is the logo, which tells stories.

After watching the video, I realized that typography can be very impactful to those who cherish the structure of words and letters. It was very amusing to see the amount of passion Tony has implemented into his work. I was surprised to see the different logotypes he made with his own hands and how nicely aesthetic it is by the arrangement. Moreover, I was surprised that he came from a background where his parents weren’t artists. However, Tony decided that he can become a commercial artist, and later on, he made a legacy for himself. I admire the “IMPORTED FROM BROOKLYN” typographic design he made. Finally, when the video was about to end, one of the things that made me chuckle was when Douglas stated: “He’s an Italian guy who wears a French buret, he should lose it and can get more respect if he wears a Fedora.” Also, the retakes/bloopers where Tony would show the middle finger and his own moments.

This video was a very interesting watch from beginning to end. It was inspiring to see Antonio Di Spigna change his life for a life that allows him to express his passion. Not only to express his passion but to inspire and influence people’s lives. His steady hand art are very detailed and precise with great balance. His contributes to the idea that art can be timeless and can tell a story of it’s history. I can see why he pretty tough on his students and be brutal of their work but that’s his way to motivate his students to the a standard to make art as influential as his.

What a beautiful example of living life with passion and transmit it to people around you!! Tony Di Spigna realized in early age he had to find his passion and make it a job. With the big fortune of working for the Lubalin Studio Center, he developed his skills and unique style, and he decided to teach it to young generations. The uniqueness of Di Spigna was his ability to reproduce with a simple pencil harmonious letters based on the Spencerian script which was common in the 1800 before the adoption of typewriter. This script usually created with a fountain pen expresses joy and freedom with a sense of movement, amazing heavy curvatures, variety and contrast. Di Spigna added his personality to it and he mastered it so well that he created something new. Something so unique and expressive that is timeless. Infact his Spencerian artworks are full of energy, elegance and modernity even though he used centuries old script. 

This video opened a new world to me, giving a name to most of the gorgeous fonts, logos and works I always admired but I didn’t know the authors. Between all his works shown in the video I was really moved by the Harry and Megan pencil sketch. Being able to create something so perfect without the use of the computer nowadays is astonishing and admirable.  

Even though he has been described as a tough professor and maniac for excellence, I would love to be one of his students. His strong personality and way of heavily judge his students might show him in a bad light but that‘s part of his personality and his way to get emotional about some students from whom he expects more. Aren’t intense professors the ones from who we learn the most? I believe the fact that Herb Lubalin was extremely meticulous in his work and expected the same from his employers, influenced Di Spigna to constantly look for perfection and it brought him to excel as graphic designer.  

(Being from South Italy too, his story motivated me to keep working and keep aiming for excellence).  

I found this video very interesting, i think the way that many people can find their way to explode their passion i their unique style is priceless and how all that energy can be transmitted to more people struggling to find their own style, Tony i think achieved this goal in the most human and artistic way possible, his effort, his energy, his passion for what he loves is just very inspiring, i really loved his style, is very unique, very original and i think that’s the most important thing, how he able to go beyond the normal standards and make something completely new that works.

At the beginning of the video I was surprised and identified a lot since sometimes it happens that you are bored at your job and you want to change it or you make a bad decision and you want to change it since you don’t want to be at a job or a boring place for a long time but doing what you like best since you would live happily. That’s what inspires me every day. I’m also surprised by the type of typeface that he has done for a long time and how he gets along with everyone either at work or in class, he has been an inspiration and I also agree that ‘Imported from Brooklyn’ is very beautiful, for me it is unique and has a free style like Tony’s.