When society, markets, and culture zigzag at unprecedented speed, how does design keep up? And how does design education — preparing the next generations of creatives — stay up to date and relevant too? In collaboration with Birmingham Design Festival,…
CoType has evolved its neo-grotesque workhorse with Aeonik Soft, featuring subtly curved corners that bring warmth, playfulness, and impressive versatility. Aeonik Soft’s Starting Point “Like many things at CoType, the idea came from client demand,” explains CoType’s founder Mark Bloom.…
Following its success in the English-speaking design market, Blaze Type’s book, ‘How to Design Fonts?’, has entered the Francophone world, published in French by Pyramyd Éditions under the title ‘La création typographique – Concevoir des polices de caractères.’ A reliable…
Since 1946, the Type Directors Club (TDC) has been the leading voice of typographic achievement, recognising and honouring outstanding work in the fields of communication design, typeface design, and lettering. And it succeeds in championing the best in the business,…
Just as design hardware is constantly evolving and user needs are changing, so too should the software and tools we use. Built for the design world of today, Kittl is the AI-powered design platform built for creators, designers, and ambitious…
Some sans-serifs lean too far towards a crisp, clinical coldness, while others may be too playful and decorative, making them less versatile. Nexa Pro? It sits perfectly in the middle. Crafted by the team at Bulgaria-based type foundry Fontfabric, Nexa…
After a busy month filled with the hustle and bustle of Andrej Ševčík’s everyday life — “Starting new client work, finishing our new home, and handling tons of emails” — the founder of Narrow Type took a moment to talk…
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…
