Blaze Type, a French type design foundry renowned for their variable fonts, has recently released an essential and comprehensive guide to type design. Titled ‘How to Design Fonts?’, it addresses a common problem faced by both experienced and beginner designers:…
When delivering an expertly designed brand identity for a client, guidelines are an essential component — they ensure consistency and coherence by showing clients how to present brand assets across all touchpoints. However, creating these guidelines can be very time-consuming…
In this interview, we delve into the origin and creation of OCR-X, a monospaced typeface that pays homage to the iconic OCR-A. Originally designed by American Type Founders Co., OCR-A was developed during the early era of computer optical character…
“At TypeMates,” the team at the German foundry tells us, “we are just mates.” The moniker serves as not only a name, but an ethos – of approachability, openness, and good communication – that runs throughout the company. What initially…
ALT.tf’s website just got a HUGE new update! Equipped with a number of fantastic features, you can also find a healthy new font release in collaboration with London-based type designer Giulia Boggio (she/they). While there’s been a measured amount of…
Founded by Egyptian designer Nada Hesham, Cairo-based design studio 40MUSTAQEL uses their practice to explore and aim to define what Arabic design means today. Central to this is a focus on the language, letterforms, and creative use of the Arabic…
When art directing, Berlin-based graphic designer David Benski is always sure to deliver impact. And through his concept-led approach, he communicates both the tangible and intangible; the content itself and the feelings and sensations that surround it. So when asked…
Samuel Sapin-Blacher from Production Type chats to Chi-Long Trieu on the release of Paramount, and the twisting journey it took to get there. Over a year ago, Type Designer, Founder, and Creative Director of Office for Typography Chi-Long Trieu caught…
A forging of two powerhouses; type and technology specialist Monotype® has announced its planned acquisition of the prestigious Tokyo-based foundry Fontworks™. This follows the increasing global demand for Japanese type design and the growing need for multi-script typefaces for Japanese…
Here, she tells us more about her work for the exhibition. Curated in early 2022 by Non-Depleted at Berlin’s Haus der Statistik, Positioned Realities is an exhibition dedicated to creating public-spirited cultural spaces, cooperative development, participatory education, and critical social…
Liberty Letters is a bright explosion of colour and typography, marking the longstanding collaboration between Pentagram and Liberty. Since 1875, Liberty Fabrics have been at the forefront of British design and decorative arts. Synonymous with high-quality contemporary design, the luxury…
Have you ever been on the lookout for professional, high-quality mockups for your latest project? Perhaps you’re a student looking to smarten up your portfolio. Or a freelancer aiming to jazz up their website. Or maybe, like us, you just…
Monospaced typefaces are firmly rooted in the design world of today. Originally produced for typewriters, their widespread usage in early computing led them to become synonymous with the aesthetics of tech and source code. Functional and computer-friendly thanks to their…
Time is a valuable asset in the creative industries. Whether you’re a busy freelancer on a tight deadline, or a recent graduate raring to get your work out into the world, it feels like there’s never quite enough of it.…
Not all type foundries are born from a brand and business model. Some, like Alex Chavot’s Apex Type Foundry, arise from a simple desire to share well-crafted and proficient fonts. The Paris-based type and graphic designer kick-started his own foundry…
