Damien Collot.
Kreativdirektor.

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„ The intent of a typeface is bound to the reader, who should find in the letter shapes a familiar expression. “

Der Kreativdirektor Damien Collot hat sein Interesse und seine Leidenschaft für Schriftdesign aus dem Zeichnen entwickelt. Schon als Kind konnte er stundenlang an seinem Schreibtisch sitzen und versuchte, den perfekten, einzigartigen Donald Duck zu zeichnen. Damien fand mühelos seinen Platz in einem Bereich, in dem Detailgenauigkeit und Konzentration entscheidende Stärken sind, um die Nuancen von Buchstabenformen zu erkunden. 

Later, curiosity and enthusiasm for learning drove him into nine years of studies in art and design, developing a particular interest in the History of Design and in Aesthetic. In his last year of university, he carried out research with a focus on italics and its origin.

„ My role is matching the use of a typeface to its function, in its most suitable representation.  “

Damien Collot, Kreativdirektor

Prior to joining Monotype as Creative Type Director, Damien spent over a decade working together with agencies for some of the world’s most well-known brands. He progressed from junior type designer to head of a font development team of thirty type designers and font engineers. His experience spans from calligraphy, to type design, font engineering and screen optimization. 

Damien Collot