The Gentle Authority of Good Design: More on the Society
Response so far to the August 27 event at the Museum of the Bible has been incredible. Now, an official press release is out, capturing the excitement of this moment.
This quote from the press release by Klaus Krogh, the president of the Society of Bible Craftsmanship, captures the essence of our mission: “… it is only when this knowledge becomes an active design foundation for today’s craftsmen that we ensure future Bibles also present Scripture readably, functionally, and with gentle authority.” Klaus has devoted his life to applying the canons of design to the noble task of bringing the Bible to print. You might say he himself possesses a gentle authority. When he speaks, I certainly listen. Klaus will be one of the speakers at the conference on August 27.
Also, we will have Dr. David Price addressing a topic near and dear to my heart, Reformation-era Bible design. As a fellow traveler in the Reformed tradition, my sympathies are obvious … but when I wear my design hat (or is it a beret?) there can be no question that the developments are not all good. I’m hoping that Dr. Price can help me reconcile some of my complicated baggage on this score!
As Dr. Jeff Kloha, the Museum’s chief curatorial officer, states in the press release, the Bible presents daunting design challenges. Working with Jeff and Klaus as part of the Society’s steering committee, I’ve been impressed how interested Museum of the Bible is in celebrating not just the past but the present and future of good design. If you’re able to join us on August 27 — either in person or virtually — you will be able to experience that commitment for yourself.
It’s been a pleasure hearing from readers who are planning to be there. Remember, if you’re going to make it, please let me know. I would love to meet face-to-face at the event, so make a point of introducing yourself!
