Type resources for designers and brand owners
Bringing the Pride Amsterdam identity to life with a unique type family.
Monotype partnered with D8 to craft a fluid new identity for Pride Amsterdam, one of the biggest Pride celebrations in the world attracting thousands of visitors. Read the full case study for more.
Why Fonts Make Us Feel with Terrance Weinzierl at Brand Talks Austin.
Terrance Weinzierl, Creative Type Director at Monotype, presented at Brand Talks Austin in December 2022, giving an overview of our ongoing research into the neuroscience of typography.
The Neuroscience Behind the Emotional Power of Typography at Brand Talks London.
Marie Boulanger, brand designer at Monotype, presented at Brand Talks London in November 2022, giving an overview of our ongoing research into the neuroscience of typography.
A guide to type styles.
When it comes to commonly known type categories, you might be able to think of sans, serif, script and maybe slab. Four categories would be simple and easy, but it would also make design boring. Thankfully there are many more categories and subcategories to explore.
The Typography Hierarchy of Needs with Charles Nix at Brand Talks Austin.
Monotype Creative Director, Charles Nix, served as emcee for Brand Talks Austin in December 2022.
Is the text on your website ADA-accessible?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has changed the lives of countless Americans by prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
Duolingo custom font ‘Feather’ is inspired by their owl mascot — Duo.
Duolingo, the hugely popular language learning web app, has refreshed its brand identity for their 300 million plus users.
Special Aphex – the Aphex Twin logo.
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been drawn to strange abstract symbols, marks simplified down from more complex expressions, shapes that look like they might be alphabetical. As a type designer, my day to day is a bubble of black-and-white shapes, lines, stems, curves and bowls, white space and the all-round balance of form.
An introduction to software for type design.
Embarking on the design and build of your first ever “typeable” typeface is an exciting prospect: the result of learning new working methods and exploring what makes your own type design personal to you.
Punctuation series: The dagger and double dagger.
The dagger is an unusual character that many people don’t know exists but when I was designing FS Brabo it was one of my favourites. There is the dagger and the double dagger also known as the Obelisk and the Diesis. They are lesser known punctuation characters but have a surprising array of different uses.
Punctuation series: The section sign.
The section sign, also called a silcrow, is a typographic mark used to reference a particular section of a document. Its shape derives from a double ‘s’, which in Latin stands for signum sectionis (meaning ‘section symbol’).
Creative Characters S4 E10: The power of initiative: Kat Romulo on following your creative passions.
Host Livia Halltari sits down with designer Kat Romulo, whose work spans the gamut from playful branding to engaging content creation. The conversation emphasizes the importance of designing for oneself to combat burnout, as well as Kat’s philosophy of seeking client work that aligns with her values. Tune in now.
Creative Characters S4 E9: Lee Yuen-Rapati on the typography and design of watches.
Host Doug Wilson geeks out about watch design with Lee Yuen-Rapati of Fears Watch Company. They discuss the intricacies of designing numerals for watches and the parallels between watch design and typeface design. Tune in now.
Creative Characters S4 E8: Beyond Mexico ’68: Lance Wyman’s world of design.
In this episode, host Graham Sturt journeys into the life and work of famed graphic designer Lance Wyman. Renowned for his iconic Mexico 1968 Olympics identity, Wyman is a design legend with a wealth of unique experiences. Tune in now.
Creative Characters S4 E7: Reinventing yourself at any age with Vic Lee.
Hear Monotype Creative Director Graham Sturt in conversation with Vic Lee, an artist, illustrator, and self-described “ragamuffin.” If you need some creative inspiration or are looking to reinvent your creative practice, this episode’s for you!
Creative Characters S4 E6: Petra Dočekalová on the influence of history in modern design.
This week on Creative Characters, first-time host Doug Wilson chats with Petra Dočekalová, a designer, educator, calligrapher, and sign painter from Prague. Tune in now.
Creative Characters S4 E5: Live from SXSW: A branding masterclass with Dentsu, eBay, Neurons, and WeTransfer.
Tune in for a masterclass in branding that explores the visual elements and innovative technology driving how brands, advertising, and experiences influence our responses.
Creative Characters S4 E4: Searching for signs of the British seaside with Justin Burns.
Join Monotype Creative Director Graham Sturt as he and guest Justin Burns, Head of the School of Arts at the University of Derby, explore the signage and typography of the English seaside and examine the linkage between letters, memories, and emotion.