Gemma O’Brien at deFrost* 35

The deFrost* 35 event focussed hand lettering and authenticity in the digital age.

November 6th, 2015

Started as a creative think-tank for clients and staff of Frost*, the deFrost event is now curated by founder Vince Frost and features speakers drawn from the man’s broad network of leading local and international thinkers and achievers.

The deFrost* 35 event saw award winning illustrator and typographer Gemma O’Brien talking about the return of hand drawn lettering, and why advertising is celebrating authenticity in the digital era.

deFrost* 36 takes place on November 26.

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