From Neue to Now: How Helvetica evolved for the 21st century
Designers and studios might be deeply familiar with Neue Helvetica, but it's the product of a pre-digital era. Here are four reasons why it's time to switch.
Always read the fine print
Our new eBook explains how fonts have evolved, and shows why it’s important for brands to use fonts created—or reimagined—for today’s technology.
What is optical sizing and how can it help your brand?
Optical sizing has long been part of the type designer’s toolbox, but for many people the term may not be familiar. Here's why that should change.
Preparing for digital transformation: Three trends from Adobe Summit 2019
This year's conference centered on how brands can develop a more effective distribution approach. Here are a few primary trends we believe will matter in 2019.
Talking creative collaboration with UK Type Director Tom Foley
UK Type Director Tom Foley discusses how today’s brands can deliver stunning, impactful creative work--if they can get everyone on the same page.
The City of Lights hosted its first Brand Day
On February 21, hundreds of creatives and brand managers came together to hear from some of today’s most influential groups in France and internationally.
Good Type part 6: Good type is a team player
Pairing typefaces is one of the more challenging tasks a typographer faces. This installment of Good Type examines the different ways designers can pair fonts.
Is the text on your website ADA accessible? Part three: Live text
In this three-part series, we’ll show you how fonts can help your website follow the standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Last up: Live text.
Meet Hope Sans, a Type Directors Club Typeface Design Competition Winner
This “paintbox” family by Charles Nix is both a calm grotesque font, and a 70s-inspired swash-fest. It earned the TDC's Certificate of Typographic Excellence.
Why brands love to use sans serifs (and how you can choose one, too)
When sans serifs hit the typography scene in the early 1900s, they weren’t just a fad, they came to stay. Here's how to choose the right one for your brand.
Good Type part 5: Good type is family
A good typographic system is like a family—and just like people, it comes in all shapes and sizes, allowing it to address a range of design requirements.
Is the text on your website ADA accessible? Part two: Contrast
In this three-part series, we’ll show you how fonts can help your website follow the standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Next up: Contrast.
The Future of Brand Expression: Monotype
In this new video, learn more about how we bring brands to life, utilizing our full product suite to empower modern brand expression.
Is the text on your website ADA accessible? Part one: Color
In this three-part series, we’ll show you how fonts can help your website follow the standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act. First up: Color choice.
Good Type part 4: Good type can fly solo
When it comes to the display fonts, there's more freedom to experiment and play. Not just with the type itself, but with people's expectations.
The Monotype Studio talks football: Our favorite logos and wordmarks through the years
We asked the Monotype Studio team to share some standout sports logo design (and a few forgettable attempts), both contemporary and from childhood.
A wordless future? What Mastercard’s new logo tells us about the modern brand
Mastercard made waves when it announced that it will drop the word “Mastercard” from its logo. But is it the right decision for every brand?
Good Type, part 3: Good type reads to you
Conveying a clear message means using a typeface that's effortless to read. This installment of the Good Type series examines which factors affect readability.
How fonts give voice to a destination
How do fonts influence your perception of a city and its identity? See how the right choice can convey the image of a place is and what it aspires to become.
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.