Six myths about text in augmented and virtual reality.
We’ve compiled six common myths around the role of text in augmented and virtual environments and reasons why these challenges don’t hold true.
Behind the font: The challenges of going it alone.
Typeface design is a mysterious business. While most people are acquainted with the dropdown menu in Word or a website like MyFonts, not everyone realizes there’s a host of independent designers and foundries all quietly making their contribution to visual culture.
Talking creative collaboration with UK Type Director Tom Foley.
UK Type Director Tom Foley discusses how today’s brands can deliver stunning, impactful creative work—if they can get everyone on the same page.
Is the text on your website ADA accessible? Part three: Live text.
In this three-part series, we’ll show you how fonts can help your website follow the standards established by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Is the text on your website ADA accessible? Part two: Contrast.
In this three-part series, we’ll show you how fonts can help your website follow the standards established by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Typography Dilemma: Choosing Custom, Modified, or Library Type.
Choosing the right typeface can be a daunting task for any brand. We explored this topic in greater detail during a panel discussion at this year’s Adobe MAX.
Brand Talks recap: How Domino’s and Walmart are building customer-first brands.
Brand Talks on the Terrace explored different ways to achieve customer-centricity with Domino’s and Walmart.
OpenType walkthrough: How to use figure styles in Illustrator.
When designing with type, the use of numbers can take a layout from good to great. Here’s how to use them to the best of their ability.
Making sense of GDPR: data transparency, privacy and the future of digital marketing.
The conversation around individual data rights is accelerating. Learn about our approach to privacy guidelines and how brands can use them to their advantage.
Meet Tom Foley, newest member of the Monotype Studio Team.
We’d like to introduce the newest member of the Monotype team, Tom Foley. As Creative Type Director, Tom will lead the Studio team in London.
Brand Talks: Creating Connections. What does it mean to be believable?
Actions speak louder than words. But for marketers trying to form genuine, lasting relationships with their customers, embodying that ideal is complicated.
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.
Preparing for digital transformation: Three trends from Adobe Summit 2019.
This year’s conference centered on how brands can develop a more effective distribution approach. Here are a few primary trends we believe will matter in 2019.
Inside the Studio: The story of Adlam.
Imagine inventing a brand new written alphabet. How would you do it? What challenges would you face adopting it for digital use? That is the story of Adlam.
Announcing the 2019 Type Champions!
Monotype is thrilled to introduce the inaugural recipients of the Type Champions Award, a new program that recognizes brands for their creative, innovative, and memorable use of typography in developing and maintaining their brand identities.
D&AD New Blood 2017 shortlist: Our pick of the pencils.
We are proud to showcase the 2017 D&AD New Blood pencil winners, along with commentary from judges, Nadine Chahine and Malou Verlomme.
Using web fonts in HTML5 ads.
With so many ways to build HTML5 ad campaigns, there’s a lot to figure out. Here’s some handy tips to help you use Monotype web fonts in any environment.
What’s behind the rise of ‘quirky’ serifs?
Sans serifs have long dominated the world of corporate branding, but some companies are going for a different look: Fun, funky serifs. What’s behind the change?