Across the last ten issues of TYPEONE Magazine, we have dug into many corners of the creative landscape, understanding and unpacking what type is today. Intersections — of identity, innovation, and culture — shape the way we perceive and utilise…
A Short History of Aeonik Since its launch in 2018, CoType’s Aeonik has established itself as a staple in the design and branding sphere. A workhorse type family designed by Mark Bloom and Joe Leadbeater, characterised as a neo-grotesque with…
“Surrounded by a rich visual culture – especially the hand-painted signage found throughout my neighbourhood – I’ve developed a deep appreciation for vernacular lettering and craftsmanship,” Eunice Su tells us of living in Tainan, Southern Taiwan. In the city, she…
Can you believe we’re already a quarter into the 21st century? This year’s been packed with milestones, and we’re stoked to drop Issue 10 of TYPEONE Magazine along with them. Now an annual publication, this issue is brimming with more…
Is it finally time to pursue the creative career you’ve always wanted? Or give your current work a much-needed boost? LABASAD (Barcelona School of Arts & Design), a top provider of online creative education, has opened enrollment for the October/November…
Typeface design is an intricate art that thrives on details, but what happens when designers zoom out to embrace the broader socio-political and cultural landscape? My-Lan Thuong, a Vietnamese-French designer at Sharp Type, exemplifies this approach, weaving her unique perspectives…
This elegant serif typeface, with its gentle curves and subtle serifs, reflects the designer’s vision of love, nostalgia, self-expression, and cultural preservation. Read the name O’Plérou and you’ll likely think of Ivorian artist, graphic designer and illustrator O’Plérou Grebet, renowned…
For Fabian Dornhecker, a German communication designer, typeface designer, and founder of La Bolde Vita, the perfect font formula can be found in the world around him. “I try to be attentive to my environment and see the systems in…
As the nights draw in, misty mornings and fire-orange leaves remind us that the Northern Hemisphere is firmly in autumn’s grasp. What could be a more fitting typeface release to echo the shifts in nature than NaN’s Druid? A family…
It’s time for TYPE01’s Type Designers to watch in 2025. Among the lightning-fast turnarounds of the design world, and whatever trends, tools, or the ‘next big thing’ come and go, the timeless art of type design will always remain a…
This dynamic and energetic typeface from Nouvelle Noire, a type foundry and type design studio based in Zurich, Switzerland, draws inspiration from an unexpected fusion of radial lines, logarithmic spirals, and the style of early grotesques, resulting in a typeface…
Since its launch in 2019, Mark Bloom’s London-based foundry CoType has consistently produced high-quality typefaces that designers can count on for everyday design use. Now, they’ve launched their first superfamily, Lock, featuring a complementary sans and serif duo that offers…
In the last few years, the creative industries have no doubt seen a seismic change in the way creatives are living and working. From the embrace of WFH and more inclusive and flexible practices, to a more global approach to…
Not many creatives can capture the emotional essence and expressive power of typography and experimental type as effectively as Vlad Boyko. Known for his experimental digital collages and dynamic, type-based designs, his work pushes the boundaries of legibility and functionality,…
Studio Blackburn continues its legacy of creating visually captivating UEFA EUROS wallcharts with a unique twist for 2024. This year, they have teamed up with creative production house Nirvana CPH and ingeniously combined their love for football and beer –…
