Embrace Ambiguity, "a sans of varying shapes and styles"
Monotype introduces Ambiguity, a typeface designed to effectively express a range of attitudes and beliefs.
Enjoyable discomfort: The many points of view of Ambiguity
Ambiguity, from Charles Nix, offers a chance to pause for thought, question the state of affairs, and indulge in a little bit of enjoyable discomfort.
Inside Santander’s new custom font from Monotype
Juan Erquicia, Group Brand Manager at Santander, discusses the hurdles his brand faced heading into its rebrand, and how a custom font from Monotype helped solve those challenges.
Just how neutral is Helvetica?
In many ways the idea that Helvetica is a 'neutral' typeface has become a self-fulfilling prophecy. That's not to say it isn't, but the neutrality narrative is only half the story.
Fonts: The underrated campaign staffer
There’s more to a political campaign than ideology. Fonts and design play a crucial role in conveying a candidate's personality (or lack thereof), perspective, and potential
Consistency is the future: A recap of Brand Talks San Francisco
The 2019 edition of Brand Talks San Francisco brought together leaders in design and branding to hear from brands that have tackled the issue of visual consistency head-on.
Webinar recap: Everything you need to find “your type”
In a recent webinar, experts from Monotype and Lippincott outlined the various considerations brands must explore when choosing a font.
When type goes tiny: How brands can deliver legible text at small sizes
Tiny type poses a big design challenge: Failure to optimize for micro sizes can lead to a poor user experience. Here's how you can deliver clear, legible text in small sizes.
Good Type part 8: The Devil in the Details
Just as a torn seam or a missing button would spoil the effect of a perfectly tailored suit, so too can the details of a typeface put readers off.
Brands Built for the Future: A Recap of Brand Talks London 2019
Brand Talks featured speakers from leading global brands and agencies who discussed the primary factors influencing brand identity in a modern world.
Alibaba Groupʼs new typeface brings beauty and simplicity to company’s ecosystem
This custom-designed font family, Alibaba Sans, will help partners and customers power on-brand designs.
Video: What do designers think of Helvetica Now?
Designers from several leading brands share their own experiences with Helvetica®, and discuss why Helvetica® Now is suited for the needs of a modern world.
The Role of Fonts in Modern Publishing
Fonts play an indispensable role in shaping your experience of published media, working in a deliberate way to communicate the information clearly and legibly.
Aligning the Enterprise with Brand Identity
This new research report examines how marketing and creative leaders are building consistent, meaningful brand experiences for their customers.
Video: Charles Nix Tells the Story of Helvetica Now
Charles Nix shares how the project came about and discusses the specific updates that have been made to address the needs of a modern world.
Good Type part 7: Good type is a global traveler
Today's brands need to speak a wide range of languages. This installment of Good Type examines the different ways type can take your message across the globe.
Right place, right time: The complicated legacy of Helvetica, the world’s most polarizing typeface
You can love it or hate it, use it for nearly anything or refuse to use it at all. But however you feel about Helvetica, no one can deny its place in society.
Monotype adds Reiwa combined kanji glyph to Tazugane typefaces
Monotype unveiled a new glyph design for its popular Tazugane Gothic and Tazugane Info typefaces that commemorates the new emperor of Japan.
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.