Territory Studio is no stranger to pushing the boundaries of creativity. Driven by a passion for creative innovation, Territory’s San Francisco-based location is busy creating dazzling design work that is showcased across film, games, automotive, and digital products.

With great digital presence comes the great responsibility of protecting your digital assets. Fonts stand bravely at the frontlines of your organization’s brand, valiantly broadcasting its values at every touchpoint. Therein lies the question - how does a brand protect its fonts so the fonts can speak for the brand?

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. 

If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together. Accompanying you on your company’s branding journey, this guide is designed to support you as you decide which path to take when it comes to font license acquisition.

Design choices might seem superficial — but clear, engaging brand systems deliver significant impact for small businesses. A strong visual identity can give you an advantage by telling a clear story about your products or services and convincing customers to convert. Ultimately, effective design delivered consistently across key touchpoints can help you:

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!

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.

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 S3 E19: Roger Black and Charles Nix trace the history of type.

Creative Characters S3 E20: Studios we love: the stories of ArrowType, Type Salon, and Blaze Type.

Creative Characters S4 E1: Behind the 2024 Type Trends report with Jordan Bell and Damien Collot.

Creative Characters S4 E3: Studying the subconscious superpowers of type trends across the globe.

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.

This year, Monotype brought our Creative Characters podcast to SXSW for our first-ever live recording on stage. Read on for highlights from the unique event. 

Learn about the interplay of type and color and how Monotype & Pantone assets work together to drive modern brand-building.

As part of the 2024 Type Trends report, we wanted to take a deeper look at how design is manifesting across the globe. Tune in for insights, stories, and anecdotes from creative thought leaders shaping their local design scenes in NYC, Santiago, Paris, and Kuala Lumpur. 

This week, host Charles Nix sits down with Steffi Marti, the Global Head of Brand Identity and Design for Mars Snacking. Tune in to hear more.