Good Type, part 2: Good type has a voice
If fonts could speak, what would they say? The second installment of our Good Type series looks at how the fonts you choose impact the voice of your brand.
Good Type, part 1: Good type respects its elders
This first installment of the Good Type series shows how traces of the same forms and styles emerge again and again as fonts are created or revived.
Introducing Malden Sans, a cheeky sans serif with some Hollywood history
Partly inspired by the world of film, Malden Sans is a mischievous, devil-may-care sans serif that embraces its imperfections, rather than polishing them out
Meet Amarone, a rough calligraphic style that celebrates the past and the present
Designer Carl Crossgrove has created a typeface that retains the feel of handwritten calligraphy, but still offers the versatility of a digital design.
Monotype, Adobe Fonts and the ever-evolving font landscape
Adobe's move to get out of the business of fonts as a standalone offering might be good for creative professionals, but what about enterprise customers?
What’s behind the rise of ‘quirky’ serifs?
Sans serifs have long dominated the world of corporate branding, but some companies are going for a different look: Fun, funky serifs. What's behind the change?
Inside the Studio: The story of Adlam
Imagine inventing a brand new written alphabet. How would you do it? What challenges would you face adopting it for digital use? That is the story of Adlam.
Pizza Press: A brand font story
Terrance Weinzierl discusses how he worked with Crispin Porter + Bogusky to deliver a taste of modern Americana with a flexible custom typeface for Domino’s.
Inside the Studio with Terrance Weinzierl: Using figure styles in Illustrator
In this webinar, Monotype Type Designer Terrance Weinzierl walks through the four major figure styles and the corresponding OpenType functions in Illustrator.
Meet Placard Next, a poster typeface that’s packed with personality
Placard Next, by Malou Verlomme, is a reimagined version of a 1930s poster design, that takes all the original quirky details and refines them for digital use.
Meet Elicit Script, a versatile type family that can be dressed up or down
Laura Worthington and Jim Wasco’s new hybrid script family can be as casual or formal as the occasion demands.
Brand Talks: Creating Connections. What does it mean to be believable?
Actions speak louder than words. But for marketers trying to form genuine, lasting relationships with their customers, embodying that ideal is complicated.
Typography Dilemma: Choosing Custom, Modified, or Library Type
Choosing the right typeface can be a daunting task for any brand. We explored this topic in greater detail during a panel discussion at this year's Adobe MAX.
Marketing in the age of authenticity: From baby boomers to Generation Z
Monotype's VP of Marketing, Alice Palmer, spoke at AMA Marketing Week Live about the role of persona-based marketing in building a customer-centric experience.
Introducing Neue Frutiger World, a truly global typeface
This global super family supports more than 150 languages and scripts, with all the warmth and clarity of the original Frutiger design.
OpenType walkthrough: How to use figure styles in Illustrator
When designing with type, the use of numbers can take a layout from good to great. Here's how to use them to the best of their ability.
Change is the only constant: How to decide when you need a rebrand
The decision to update your brand is a difficult one. When is the right time? Our newest eBook can help you make the decision and find a way forward.
Meet Trade Gothic Inline, a decorative family with five different voices
Lynne Yun's Trade Gothic Inline runs the gamut from elegant type that's barely there, to sturdy letterforms that can stand up to anything.
Fonts for Cars
This collection illustrates a sampling of typefaces that can be read easily to help keep drivers’ eyes where they belong—on the road.
Meet FF Sanuk Round, a deliciously mischievous sans serif font
Designed as the latest addition to Xavier Dupré’s FF Sanuk family, this sprightly sans serif font contrasts softness with structure.