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Let’s look at some common font issues you might have already come across, and how Monotype Fonts can help you resolve them.
What’s new.
Monotype’s company desktop license empowers cloud access to brand fonts.
Long gone are the days of zipping up folders of font files and sharing them across your organization, or even messier, embedding fonts in documents in the cloud in hopes that the design remains intact. We recently announced an expanded set of licensing rights which allows all employees within an organization to access Commercial Production Fonts in their desktop environments.
Creative Characters S2 E8: Andrew Krivine and Michael Worthington.
This week we’re welcoming Andrew Krivine, author and punk rock collector, alongside Michael Worthington, faculty at CalArts and co-founder of Counterspace. The creative duo is here to tell the tale of how they co-created the largest exhibition of punk and new wave graphics ever shown on the West Coast.
Monotype x Limerick.
Over the past four years, we’ve been lucky to forge a reciprocal partnership with the Limerick School of Art & Design / TUS in Ireland. Both Creative Type Directors Tom Foley and Emilios Theofanous have now participated in workshops and modules at the leading fine art, design and creative media school. This year’s students were asked to write a message platform for one typeface and build a marketing plan and design assets to promote it in digital or print media.
Font resources for brands.
5 rebrands that used type to transform their sector.
Rebranding a business is not for the faint of heart. It’s an enormous operation that requires significant time and investment while offering the possibility of totally revitalizing a brand.
How to find a legible font.
Legibility is a crucial consideration when trying to choose a font for your project. Here’s how to find a legible font that will be easy on the eyes for your readers and customers.
The 4 most important considerations when choosing a font for website or app launches.
Launching a website or app? Your font choice is key to your success. Here’s how to assess the legibility, consistency, performance, and longevity of your font choice.
Inspiration.
Spark your creativity: Expert tips to keep you focused and inspired.
Find design inspiration in an age of information overload.
4 popular book cover design trends in 2023.
In this article, get a peek at recent and upcoming book releases in a variety of genres to get a sense of what typography styles are trending in publishing right now. This post is a guest piece from our friends at Reedsy, a website that connects authors with publishing professionals.
7 Typographic rebrands that worked wonders.
Today’s brands must keep up with a fast-paced digital world and navigate a “new normal” that’s still emerging from the worst of the pandemic. The last few years shifted everyone’s digital expectations, how brands operate, and in some cases, impacted their business models. Moreover, issues like biodiversity, sustainability, diversity and equity, and brand activism are all booming. So how does this all impact brand building? These macro shifts are greatly influencing how companies position themselves, the services they offer, and how they communicate with their customers.
All resources.
Webinar: Avoid font fiascos with better licensing literacy.
Licensing fonts can often feel like a confusing process, but it doesn’t have to be.
Creative Characters S5 E6: Women of Type: Crafting Community with Jess Goldsmith.
This week, Livia Halltari sits down with Jess Goldsmith, the one-woman-show behind Women of Type. Tune in for her inspiring story.
Q&A from the 2025 Re:Vision webinar.
The Q&A during our Re:Vision webinar was buzzing with insightful questions—far more than we could address live—so we’ve taken the time to answer them for you below.
How are typefaces chosen for luxury brands?
The typefaces or logo designs chosen by luxury houses are never random: they embody their values, history, and vision while reflecting their strategic positioning.
Creative Characters S5 E5: Trevor Jackson: How to remix your career and stay independent.
In this episode, Trevor Jackson shares his journey as a designer, music producer, and artist, providing an inside look at his creative philosophy and groundbreaking work. Trevor’s story is a masterclass in doing what you love, not what the industry thinks you *should* do. Tune in now.
Together Sans: The reimagining of Trussell Trust's identity.
In a recent collaboration, OPX Studio and Monotype embarked on a transformative journey to refresh the branding of the Trussell Trust, a charity organization committed to ending hunger in the UK. This exciting project was spearheaded by David Bennet, Creative Director of OPX Studio, alongside Emilios Theofanous, Creative Type Director at Monotype, and Phil Garnham, Executive Creative Director at Monotype.
Creative Characters S5 E4: How Kris Andrew Small found his groove: movement, color, and making art that matters.
On this week’s episode, Kris Andrew Small talks about converting frustration into energetic creativity, coping with ADHD, and finding inspiration in 80s New York and his vibrant Sydney surroundings. Tune in now.
Toddle x Monotype Fonts: Multilingual support and enhanced creativity.
Toddle, a pioneering ed-tech platform, is dedicated to empowering educators with tools to create and deliver world-class learning experiences. With a mission to simplify teaching and learning for schools and teachers worldwide, Toddle places design and user experience at the core of its product strategy.