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Cotford Pairings.
In this collection, Tom Foley hand picks his ideal sans serif pairings for Cotford, highlighting different applications and use cases, demonstrating the range and versatility of this soulful and contemporary serif typeface.
Creative Characters Ep. 11: Lauren Hom.
In episode 11, Monotype's Jay Loo interviews Lauren Hom, celebrated designer and hand-lettering artist. The two discuss how to build a creative career, and Lauren shares a new passion she is preparing to pursue.
Rough & Rusty.
One of the most popular type decorations in recent years has been distressing. You’ll recognise it right away—often little flecks and imperfections that simulate analog printing methods or artificial aging. Essentially, distressed is a reaction to the dominance of sleek and perfect digital design.
Creative Characters Ep. 1: James Sommerville.
In our first episode, we talked with James Sommerville, co-founder of KNOWN_UNKOWN, about his ideas for the future of creative work, community, and work/life balance in a post-pandemic world.
Creative Characters Ep. 2: Scott Starrett.
In our second episode, Monotype Creative Type Director Charles Nix talked with Scott Starret, co-founder of the design studio Tandem NYC, about serendipity and the experience of designing for a transformational political candidate.
Creative Characters Ep. 3: Jenna Blazevich.
In episode three we talked with Chicago-based lettering artist Jenna Blazevich, about chain stitching, punk rock, intersectional feminism, and whatever the heck Malört is.
Creative Characters Ep. 4: Tré Seals.
In episode four we talked with Tré Seals, founder of Vocal Type, about his efforts to break down stereotypes in design and how a middle-school side gig, born out of a brush with serious childhood medical issues, helped him become the artist he is today.
Creative Characters Ep. 5: Terrence Williams.
In episode five we talked with Terrence Williams, Senior Design Lead at Salesforce, who discusses the emergence of relationship design, and shares why it is important for people to bring their full identities into their work.