Quentin Coulombier
Type Designer · Designer
Articles & interviews
- OTT’s Eliott Grunewald on building an independent type foundry with soul
The Brand Identity interviews Eliott Grunewald, founder of Ornamental & Title Type (OTT), about his journey from custom commissions to establishing an independent type foundry dedicated to expressive and ornamental display typefaces. Grunewald discusses OTT’s collaborative model, its focus on vernacular inspiration, and the growing recognition of display typography within professional design. The conversation highlights OTT’s ethos of independence, craftsmanship, and typographic experimentation.
- Eliott Grunewald’s OTT Foundry Leads Shift in Creative Industry
The article profiles type designer Eliott Grunewald and his new foundry, Ornamental & Title Type (OTT), which focuses on expressive display fonts inspired by vernacular lettering. It explores how OTT reflects a broader shift in the creative industry toward more ornamental, independent, and craft-based typography. Grunewald discusses the evolving landscape of type distribution, the challenges of licensing, and the growing divide between large and independent foundries.