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Monotype, a global leader in type and technology, has released its highly anticipated fourth annual Type Trends Report. The report, curated by Monotype Creative Type Designer Jordan Bell and Creative Type Director Damien Collot, identifies ten trends in type and brand design set to shape the wider cultural zeitgeist of 2024—including AI-inspired surrealism, ‘90s and Y2K nostalgia for raves and grunge, and the comeback of classic serif fonts.

Today Monotype, a global leader in type and technology, announced the acquisition of an award-winning type collection of 27 font families from the Sharp Type foundry in the US.

“Spatial typography designed for augmented or virtual reality opens up a third dimension for type design”, says Phil Garnham, executive creative director at the type design company Monotype.

We talk about typography a lot—especially at Monotype. But as someone who spent a good deal of time teaching design and typography—and even more time designing with type—I’m acutely aware that the term means different things to different people. So, when it comes to defining typography, I pull a couple of typical “designer reframing the problem” answers: Which typography? Whose typography?  

Award-winning and innovative Colophon Foundry brings its talented team, custom design expertise, type technology and tools, and its library of 85 font families to Monotype. 

Monotype’s neuroscience research shows that different font styles evoke varied emotional responses, depending on the country.

Marie Boulanger to lead the design team, creating compelling visual assets and design-led campaigns. 

“Monotype is delighted to launch our new Creative Partner Program and introduce our inaugural group of talented Creative Partner foundries from across the world – USA, Greece, Chile, Thailand, and Bulgaria. These foundries have immense experience in crafting custom typography for brands, agencies, and creative professionals.”  says Mike Matteo SVP, Global Channels & Alliances for Monotype.   

Graham’s extensive agency experience includes seamlessly blending both strategy and design to engage audiences, leading large multidisciplinary teams and nurturing the culture and talent of high-performing creative studios. In his new role as Monotype’s Director of Creative Development and Production, Graham will spearhead the new Creative Development and Production global team, developing and executing creative concepts and campaigns across Monotype’s business. 

“Typically, I get this “vicarious joy” when working with one of Monotype’s more than 4,700 foundry partners around the world who form the heart of our type library. I celebrate when a major brand uses one of their fonts or they have an unexpected hit font release. Ultimately, I feel a real sense of responsibility to help our independent foundries and type designers grow.”