Events
Mark your calendars for what's coming up. Questions? Email us at codhr@tamu.edu.
October 30, 2026
We are pleased to host Jessie Contour and Kelcey Gray, creators of the medieval-themed mobile word game Dropcaps, for a talk and hands-on print workshop on Friday, October 30, 2026.
Talk: "Dropcaps: The Magic of the Collaborative Process"
Friday, October 30, 2026 from 10-11 a.m. LAAH 453 and Zoom
Last year, Contour and Gray published Dropcaps, a medieval-themed word game about spelling and strategy. In this talk, they'll share lessons from their multi-year collaboration and how it sparked the development of a UT course that bridges two creative communities.
Workshop: "From Screen to Press: Printing 8-bit Typography with the Dropcaps Developers"
Friday, October 30, 2026 from 1-2 p.m. Historic Press Room, Evans Library Annex 6th Floor. Registration is required.
Take the letters off the screen and onto paper. Join the Dropcaps creators for a hands-on session exploring pixel-style typography and printing it by hand. No experience needed. Everyone leaves with a print of their own.
Register for the Workshop
Jessie Contour
Associate Professor of Practice, Arts and Entertainment Technologies, University of Texas at Austin. Jessie Contour is a creative technologist, designer, animator, educator, and maker. She has worked with AAA video game studios, museums, educational programs, and startups. Within these fields, her focus has been on creating interactive experiences for art, play, and education.
Kelcey Gray
Associate Professor of Practice, Design, University of Texas at Austin. Kelcey Gray is a graphic designer, author, and educator. She is the author of Let’s Make Letters! from PA Press and currently teaches design and typography. Within these fields, her focus has recently been on developing workshops and interactive, narrative-based experiences to increase access to typographic education.