Norbert Krausz
Creative Type Designer, Monotype

“ I am fascinated by how rule-based traces of a tool create shapes that in turn give rise to a huge variety of rhythmic textures, which we ultimately refer to as writing systems. ”

Norbert Krausz joined Monotype in 2015, spending nearly a decade as a Font Engineer before moving into a dedicated Type Designer role. This dual experience allows him to approach type from various angles. He enjoys drawing shapes as much as pondering code. Over the years, he has contributed to numerous custom projects and engineered major library releases, including Futura Now, FF DIN and CJK projects like Tazugane Gothic.

Before joining Monotype, Norbert worked as a graphic designer on book, brand, and editorial designs. However, as his fascination with black-and-white forms did not wane, he went on to study typeface design at the University of Reading, marking the beginning of his journey into the world of type.

When Norbert is not busy with type, he can be found outdoors in the woods on countless hiking trails, playing guitar, or trying out the next delicious stew recipe.

Norbert Krausz