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More and more brands are discovering that a custom font can communicate as powerfully and effectively as other visual tools.
The article interviews DIA Studio’s founders, Mitch Paone and Meg Donohoe, about launching their independent type foundry, Monkey Type. They discuss the foundry’s playful identity, its separation from DIA, and the design of its new website developed with Lamm & Kirch and Maximillian Kiepe. The conversation explores their philosophy of approachable type design, motion integration, and the creative process behind their typefaces.
The Brand Identity interviews Darden Studio’s CEO Joyce Ketterer and Chief Designer Eben Sorkin about the foundry’s 2023 rebrand and new website. The conversation explores how the studio balanced its rebellious post-punk spirit with continuity, evolving from its earlier steampunk aesthetic while maintaining its typographic legacy. They also discuss new type releases like Kit, Gamay, and Mahl, and the studio’s philosophy of innovation and irreverence.
Creative Boom’s article by Tom May highlights 36 fonts expected to trend in 2022, exploring the evolution of typography after the pandemic. It discusses key movements such as retro revivals, sustainability, accessibility, and the rise of custom and variable fonts. Designers and studios share insights on how type design is adapting to inclusivity, technology, and brand differentiation.