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TROBAT: A Custom Font Bridging Physical and Digital Worlds
For Spanish type designer Javier Unknos, type design & typography has always been more than form — it is a way to reconcile personal history,
Rewriting the Rules of Italics Inside Atlantic’s Double-Slanted Typeface Experiment
Typeface design has always carried a tension between tradition and experimentation – a constant push and pull between inherited forms and the urge to redraw
TYPE01 x Velvele: A Collaboration of Creative Generosity
Getting your work in front of people online isn’t easy. Social media platforms are continuously changing the rules, making it almost impossible to keep up, with
Narrow Type: How Andrej Ševčík Built His Foundry From Years of Art and Design Expertise
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
2025 in Overview: What is the Current State of the Type Industry?
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.
CoType Delves into the Development of Aeonik’s Multilingual Support in Thai, Hebrew, Vietnamese, and Hangul
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
Strength, Constraint & Craft: Eunice Su on Developing ALT Erogenous Within the Thoughtful Nature of her Practice
“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
Double Digits in Print: TYPEONE Magazine Issue 10
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
Like Nature, We Persist: Kris Andrew Small’s Immersive Installation at Outernet London
From June 13th 2025, Outernet London plays host to Like Nature, We Persist—a bold, immersive installation by internationally renowned artist and designer Kris Andrew Small.
New Intake Now Open: 7 Reasons to Apply to LABASAD’s Creative Master Programs for October/November 2025
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
Typography for Social Change: The Story Behind the Big Issue Type Family
In a world where design speaks louder than words, Blast Foundry — run by Barbara Bigosińska and Diana Ovezea — brings creativity to life with
Calligraphy, Curiosity, and Craftsmanship: An Interview Examining Themes in the Work of My-Lan Thuong at Sharp Type
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?
Exploring the Captivating ASCII Realms of Enigmatriz
Digital art has never been one thing— and few artists manage to carve a niche as distinct as Enigmatriz. Blending ASCII art, fashion, and NFTs,
Delicious by Design: Donuts® Gets a New Look (and Custom Typeface)
Few brands hold as much nostalgic weight as Donuts®. With a presence stretching back more than half a century, it has been a beloved part
The Beautiful Code Project: A Playful Path to Finding Tech Talent
In the world of tech recruitment, innovation is the key to attracting the right minds. With traditional hiring processes often falling short of capturing the
ALT Picaro: A Rogue Sans Serif with a Playful Edge
With its bold proportions, rogue charm, and softened geometry, this new sans serif from ALT.tf, crafted by independent designer Ellen Jonsson is equal parts structured
The Paper Still Matters Rebrand: A Brand Now Built on Books and Belief
Paper Still Matters had a vision. TYPE01 Studio gave it a voice. For Paper Still Matters (PSM), the journey from personal passion to professional platform
ALT Nadrey: A Typeface with Heart & Heritage by Ivorian Type Designer O’Plérou
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
The Power of Perception: How La Bolde Vita’s Fabian Dornhecker Turns Everyday Moments into Fonts
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
Mastering the In-Between: Pentagram’s Junki Jung’s Approach to Typography
Junki Jung (a.k.a. Jun Jung) is a Lead Senior Designer at Pentagram, New York, whose career bridges the worlds of Korean and international design. A
A Fusion of Energetic Type and Sound, Solfeggio Obscuro New Visual Identity by Studio Size
In underground music culture, where sonic landscapes are sculpted through deep, hypnotic rhythms, typography assumes a parallel role—visualising the movement, tension, and immersion that define
NaN Druid: A Mystical Dance Between Serif and Sans-Serif
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
Wise Sans: The Font Update Shaping Wise’s Visual Identity
In collaboration with Ragged Edge, Wise released a custom-built, large-scale font for its refreshed visual identity and new brand positioning. Formerly known as TransferWise, Wise
Top 15 Type Designers to Watch in 2025
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
Jun Hong’s Striking Graphics for The Preview Seongsu Art Fair 2024
Jun Hong is a highly regarded graphic designer from Korea, celebrated for his distinctive approach and innovative design work across a range of projects. With
Uniting Movement and Design: Crafting a Custom Typeface for Nike’s 2024 Olympic Vision
At the start of 2022, Pizza Typefaces, a renowned French type design studio and foundry, were approached by Nike to create an innovative new typeface
BUCK & Playgrounds Unveil Striking New Identity for In Motion Festival
BUCK, an international design studio and creative company, teamed up with Playgrounds, an innovative platform connecting the visual motion community, to design a dynamic identity
Revisiting Thonik’s Typeface for Dutch Design Week
As projects, brands and events evolve over time, their representative graphic or word marks and communication systems can become disconnected and outdated. For festivals like
Discover Formascope’s Boldy-Made Custom Typeface for Viva Telecommunications Latest Brand Refresh
2024 marked a significant period of change for Viva, a leading Armenian telecommunications operator founded in 2005. The announcement of Viva’s separation from the MTS
Imbued with Dynamism, Nouvelle Noire’s Pivot Grotesk is a Celebration of Movement, Life, and the Unexpected
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
TYPEONE Magazine Issue 09: Exploring the Intersections of Packaging, Food, and Typography
TYPEONE Magazine returns with a compelling and thought-provoking editorial curated by the brilliant Norwegian design studio, Olsson Barbieri. This issue ventures beyond traditional design conversations,
Monga Design’s Cutting Edge Visual Identity for Sopro Visual Art Festival
Monga Design, a two-person studio based in Brazil, is credited with the brilliantly eccentric visual identity of Sopro, an annual outdoor art festival held in
CoType’s First Superfamily, Lock: A Blend of Sans and Serif Design, with Calligraphy at Its Core
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,
Pentagram’s Modern Brand Refresh and Custom Font for PayPal
Pentagram, is behind the latest dynamic brand refresh of PayPal, the renowned global digital payment platform. With a new bespoke typeface, distilled colour palette, and
Torque: Hingston Studio’s Custom Typeface Drives Formula 1’s Legacy at London’s Latest Exhibition
At the intersection of speed, innovation, and design, Formula 1 has built its legacy on pushing what is possible. Now, this spirit is fantastically brought
Figma Rebrands with a Fresh Custom Font by Grilli Type
Noted for its collaborative nature, Figma is a leading web-based design tool used for interface design, user experience (UX) design, and prototyping. An ever-evolving company,
Behind Skala Studio’s Visual Identity for the Zurich Design Museum Exhibition Visuelle Poesie
Skala, a Zurich-based design studio, partnered with the Museum of Design Zurich to develop the visual identity and exhibition graphics for Visual Poetry (Visuelle Poesie
Art Director Min Kim’s Multifarious Approach to Design
In this interview, New York-based independent designer and art director, Min Kim shares his design philosophy, inspirations, and the journey that led him to work
Study Design Online: Why LABASAD’s Online Format Rivals the Traditional Face-to-Face Format
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
Experimental Type Maestro Vlad Boyko on Conveying Emotion Through Design, and his ‘Archeologist’ Approach to Creativity
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
Spirited ‘Beer Chart’ Combines Football, Brews, and Bespoke Lettering for the UEFA Men’s 2024 Euros
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
Creating Visual Harmony Through Typographic Exploration and Juxtapositioning with Epi.to.me
In this interview, Singapore-based graphic designer Melina (@Epi.to.me) talks about her unexpected journey into the industry and her penchant for bold, sonically-led designs. For young,
A Typographic Trio: We Dig into Three of Blaze Type’s Newest Typefaces and the Stories Behind Them
Independent type foundry, Blaze Type, is delighted to unveil three of their latest typeface releases, adding to their extensive and high-quality font catalogue. The trio
ALT.tf Announce the Expansion of their Beloved Display Serif Font ALT ClaraMaria into a Five-Weight Family
In an exciting development, ALT.tf, a type foundry dedicated to enhancing diversity within the type design industry, has expanded its display serif ALT MariaClara typeface
TYPEONE Magazine Issue #08 is Here!
In a world where creativity knows no borders, cross-cultural perspectives within design have become more important than ever to learn more about, specifically, knowing how
From Expressive Experiments to Aesthetic Extremes, Rosetta Type’s Latest Releases From Signify an Exciting Shift in Pace
Typeface design is the industry that knows how to challenge, question, and play with the infinite possibilities of a seemingly finite number of global glyphs.
Creative Coding Processes and Sci-Fi Inspirations with Vivek Thakker
In this interview, the New York-based multidisciplinary designer shares his love for design and gets into the details of creative coding and generative typography. If
alliage: Where Distinct Design Meets a Sincere Social Vision
In this interview, Lucile Martin, co-founder of alliage, shares their creative methodology and how to speak to a large audience while maintaining an experimental edge.
20 Type Designers & Type Foundries to Watch in 2024
Year on year, the landscape of type design becomes ever more dynamic and vibrant, as new voices emerge and established ones continue to innovate. And
Sociotypes Joe Leadbeater On the Foundry’s Creative Process, Ambitions and Dedication to Detail
Sociotype is a design-led type foundry from the London-based creative studio Socio. Since the studio’s origin in 2004, Socio has tackled pretty much every creative
5 Top Tips for Optimising the Typeface Design Workflow
From Diana Ovezea, lead type designer at CoType Foundry. If you’re passionate about type design, you’re no stranger to its time-consuming nature. One minute, you’re
Pushing Typographic Boundaries: Chae Byungrok on His Expressionist Approach
Exploring Chae Byungrok’s portfolio, one cannot help but be captivated by his expressive and abstract works, through which he communicates his fresh and innovative perspective.
French Bre(a)d’s Serif Font-Led Recipes Craft Romantic Branding
In this interview, Sarah Bourge, the founder of a Paris-based branding studio, touches upon intuitive design, serif fonts, and elevating brands through typography. Romantic –
Fresh, Futuristic and Food-inspired: Highlights from Type Department’s Font Catalogue
Curated by our TYPE01 team and featuring typefaces designed by a diverse group of global creatives, Type Department offers a wide selection of typefaces to
Hazard Mockups on Bringing Animation to the Mockup World
In today’s ever-evolving digital landscape, creatives need to go above and beyond to captivate, delight and entertain users. When it comes to impressing clients, static
Blaze Type releases ‘How to design fonts?’ – an essential guide for mastering your A-Zs
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
Brandpad in Action: North Design’s Stephen Gilmore Reveals How the Guideline Platform Improved Their Process
When delivering an expertly designed brand identity for a client, guidelines are an essential component — they ensure consistency and coherence by showing clients how
Honouring OCR-A: How Maximage and Eurostandard built upon the iconic 1966 typeface in their design of OCR-X
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
TypeMates on Their Growth as a Team and Building Their 50+ Library of Typefaces
“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
Boxes and Babes: ALT.tf Releases its New Font Family ALT Riviera
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
Through a Post-Colonial Lens, Cairo Studio 40MUSTAQEL Investigates the Aesthetics of ‘Arabfuturism’ in their Poster for Arab Cinema Week
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
David Benski Details the Exploratory Process Behind Nike Basketball’s JA MORANT Project
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
Chi-Long Trieu on the release of Paramount: His Ambitious Geometric Typeface
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
Monotype’s Akira Kobayashi Finalises the Foundry’s Acquisition of Fontworks
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
Positioned Realities: Can Yang Delivers an Eclectic and Subversive Visual Identity
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
Liberty Letters: The Exclusive Capsule Collection in Collaboration with Pentagram
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
Studio Last on Rebranding EMOP for Its 2023 Edition
The Berlin-based multidisciplinary creative studio works on the European Month of Photography and creates a timeless design language. Graphic design trends, like any other, can
SédShop Knows Exactly What Designers Want, and Their Gallery of Mockups Proves It
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.
Top 9 3D Type Artists to Watch in 2023
Trending: 3D Type Artists to Watch ???? 3D digital design as a medium seems to be all the craze right now, and it’s no surprise
The Palace of Typographic Masonry: A New, Striking Exhibit by Graphic Matters and Dutch Graphic Designer, Richard Niessen
Hello, and welcome to The Palace of Typographic Masonry. Please keep your eyes, ears and mind open as you wander these corridors, chambers, pavilions, labyrinths,
Embodying Emotion in Every Curve: Deconstructing Fontfabric’s Typefaces
The craft of typography is not merely about arranging letters and designing fonts; it’s about creating a subtle, often subliminal narrative that communicates emotions, moods,
Best Practises for Designing a Mono Typeface, with CoType’s Mark Bloom
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
Devotees to Brand Workflow Improvement, Brandpad Launch Their Two New Services
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
Introducing Apex Type Foundry, The Ambitious Side Hustle of Alex Chavot
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
Bendito Mockup Introduce Their “Iconic Mockups for Iconic Designers” Approach, and Explains Why Mockups Should Reject Neutrality
The power of the mockup For any designer, a selection of sleek, professional mockups can elevate a project from ‘good’ to ‘great’. In their simplest
The Experimental Type Works of Rozi Zhu is a Captivating Lesson in Discovery and Imagination
The experimental type works of Rozi Zhu (@rozi.525) are a series of captivating lessons in discovery and imagination. In the field of type design, it’s
NEW – Zirbal: A Mountain Pine-Inspired, Gender-Neutral Typeface by T1 Foundry
Have you ever dreamed of a typeface inspired by a pine tree? Or imagined a typographic system with the magic ability to gender-neutralize Romance languages
The Type Directors Club (TDC) Are Delivering a Grand Conference on Latin America Culture, Cha Che Chi
The Type Directors Club (TDC) is delivering a grand conference right around the corner, next Friday, March 3rd, and Saturday, March 4th. The main conference
Top 14 Graphic Designers That Should Be On Your Radar Right Now!
Yeah yeah, we know we didn’t really follow through with the early-in-the-year lists of what’s best to come, or what the promising talents are in
Vicodisco: get to know Victoria Englund, her creative mindset, and lots more
Positioned as an independent creative and passionate about letters and graphic design, Victoria Englund is a 25 years old creative based in Stockholm, Sweden. She
Studio Pràctica’s Astonishing Re-design for 9+ Winery Labels
At the end of 2022, the full-service design studio Pràctica released the grand campaign of redesigning the Wine label 9+ a wine label whose name
6 Graphic Design Studios You Need To Know
We don’t know how your first month of the year has been, but for the designers of the Graphic Design world, we can assure you
Top 11 Fonts You Need To Know About In 2023
A brand new year ahead, and a bunch of fresh new fonts to keep an eye on! We selected 11 of our top favourite fonts
Range Left’s Playful Approach To Typeface Design
The undeniable proximity of typography and graphic design is always what balances a good studio. London-based agency Range Left is becoming known for its exciting
Mark Bohle and Nam Huynh are Now N&MS Creative Collective
One is good, but two are better – so the saying goes. That popular expression personifies the combination of two great talented German designers: Mark
“Arnold Is Number One” The Witty Vintage-Type Oriented Studio Rebrand
Spin-off, a strategic solutions studio based in Madrid released its rebrand in 2022, and it has an intriguing mix of Arnold Schwarzenegger, the functionality of
Hot Type: The Foundry Behind Nike AIR’s Bespoke Typeface
Home of contemporary typefaces that build on top of historical models and cultural legacy – Hot Type, founded by Marko Hrastovec based in Croatia’s capital
Typotheque Delivers Two New Latin Typefaces: Rapida and Rapidissima
The Netherlands-based type design studio Typotheque published recently two new Latin Typefaces: Rapida and Rapidissima. Originally created by the Italian Type Designer, Michelangelo Nigra, the
Lykke Gardar: The Swedish Cafe That Developed Exclusive Typefaces On Their Packing
Mixing a lovely and loud colorful expression, the Stockholm-based coffee farming project, Lykke Kaffegårdar (Lykke Coffee farms) balances out its packaging identity through bespoke type
Introducing Hard Type Foundry, Soon To Release Its First Typeface
All eyes are on the very cool newly released Type Foundry Hard Type – and its trials to be available soon. The project, founded by
Meet Hypetype – The New Typeface Project From Kidstudio
As an Italian design boutique operating for twenty-five years in the field of graphic design, branding, and visual communication – we’re delighted to introduce the
Inconstant Regular: A Dyslexia-Friendly Font Available For Free
When it comes to design, we always value accessibility. However, it’s not always the case that someone who is diagnosed with dyslexia finds it easy
The People Vs. Rubber Bullets: A Typographic Story
For decades, police have championed less-lethal munitions as life-saving alternatives to deadly force. Their history, however, show us a different side. It was inspired by
NEW: T1 Foundry’s Very Own Digital Home
You may have remembered our first font release, T1 Korium, in collaboration with type designer Valerio Monopoli (@morula_type) back in 2021. Well, now we’ve given
The Hypnotic Kinetic Type Animation for HYPEBEAST / HBX Flagship Store
What comes to mind when thinking about New York? The city is commonly known as the “city of lights”, never sleeping, great fashion sense, and
Meet Offshore Studio, Fusing An Exciting Mix of Typography, Art, and Education
A shared interest between friends and professionals in combining their talents into a comprehensive practice focused on delivering all kinds of results – from teaching
Art x Energy: Movement, the Formula of Baillat Studio
A multi-platform design Studio is often a mix between typography, graphic design, art, and everything in between. The Quebecois Baillat Studio, however, holds a complex
Innovation At Its Best, Brandpad Paves The Way for a New-Era of Brand Guidelines
With ease in mind for both designer and client, Brandpad flexibly allows for brand identities to evolve and grow with all its parties shifting needs. Valuing
Introducing ALT.tf: A New Type Foundry Founded by Femme Type
Born with the purpose of partnering with type designers from backgrounds under-represented within the industry, ALT.tf (@alt__tf) is a brand new type foundry accompanied by
For This Year’s VidCon, Saint-Urbain Created a YouTube Shorts ‘Drive-Thru’
To market YouTube shorts, YouTube’s answer to TikTok and Instagram reels, Saint-Urbain created drive-thru snacks inspired by iconic YouTube creators. In collaboration with YouTube’s internal