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evolve over time, their representative graphic or word marks and communication systems can become disconnected and outdated.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 Dutch Design Week, continuous evolution is a key element of the festival’s identity and Thonik…
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 Group earlier this year called for an exciting rebranding project to align with the direction…
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…
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 Portugal. The festival showcases an eclectic collection of works from a variety of talented artists…
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…
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 refreshed motions, the project aims to enhance the existing strengths of such a major name…
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 to life at the latest Formula 1 exhibition in London, which I had the pleasure…
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, Figma sought to reflect their dynamic culture in their latest brand refresh. As they continue…
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 – Nuances, Spinner Gothic, and Surt Rounded – each stands out due to their unique…
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 into a cohesive font family that is as dynamic as it is beautiful. Named after…
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 2024 is no exception, promising a year filled with exciting releases from foundries and type…
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 meet every design need and preference. As our catalogue continues to grow each day, we…
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…
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…
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…
