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?
Right place, right time: The complicated legacy of Helvetica, one of the world’s most iconic typefaces.
You can love it or hate it, use it for nearly anything or refuse to use it at all. But however you feel about Helvetica, no one can deny its place in society.
Fonts to fit your augmented and virtual reality designs.
Setting text in augmented and virtual reality presents new design challenges. Learn about six fonts that can enhance your AR/VR creations.
How to make clients care about fonts (and why you should try).
Sometimes clients just don’t care where their fonts come from. Here’s why their project (and your reputation) benefit from convincing them it matters.
What is a web font, anyway?
With HTML5 and web fonts becoming the industry standard for digital ads, it’s time to take a look at some web font FAQs.