TYPEFACE DESIGN SERVICES
Display typeface design services.
A custom typeface design will visually represent your unique tone of voice and personality. This service is for brands, publications, and cultural projects seeking distinctive and well-crafted typographic voices.
I’m personally interested in calligraphic, italic and script alphabets. I specialise in emotionally-charged display type with a flamboyant touch.
Type design specialist services.
Bespoke Typeface Design
Custom display typefaces designed from the ground up to reflect a brand’s character, values, and long-term needs.
Custom Display & Logotype Design
Tailored display type and logotype design developed for strong visual impact and brand recognition.
Editorial Typeface Design
Display typefaces created for books, magazines and headlines with an attitude, placing careful attention to readability and typographic colour.
Calligraphy-Informed Type Design
Typeface development rooted in calligraphic principles, bridging hand-drawn forms with contemporary digital type systems.
Multilingual & Extended Character Sets
Typeface projects including expanded Latin glyph sets, diacritics, and language support as required.
Typeface Refinement & Expansion
Development, extension, or refinement of existing typefaces to improve performance, consistency, or stylistic range.
Type Direction & Consulting
Expert guidance on type selection, typographic hierarchy, and custom solutions for creative teams and brands.
Licensing & Exclusive Type Solutions
Custom licensing models, including exclusive or limited-use typefaces tailored to specific projects or organisations.
Research-Led Typographic Projects
Typeface design grounded in historical research, experimentation, and craft-based exploration for cultural and educational contexts.
FAQs
What is a custom typeface?
A custom typeface is an alphabet created specifically for a brand, publication, or project. Unlike standard fonts available for purchase, a custom typeface is developed exclusively to reflect the visual identity, visual tone of voice and communication needs of the client.
When does it make sense to commission a custom typeface?
Custom type design is particularly valuable when typography plays a central role in a project—such as in brand identities, editorial systems, cultural institutions, or large communication campaigns—where a distinctive and unique typographic voice is important.
How long does it take to design a custom typeface?
The timeline depends on the complexity of the design and the size of the character set. Smaller custom alphabets may take a few weeks, while fully developed type families with multiple weights and styles can take several months.
What will I receive at the end of the project?
At the end of the project, you will receive the final font files (typically OTF and WOFF) along with documentation explaining how the typeface can be used across different applications.
Can you convert someone's handwriting into a font?
Yes, this is also possible. Book a Zoom call to introduce yourself and your project, so I can give you an estimation on the timelines and costs.
testimonial
Maria did wonderful work designing Kanat Latin for the Solid style. She brought the Arabic script's defining features – boldness, semi-stencil quality, very narrow counters, closeness to the script ductus in contrast with a highly geometric structure – into the Latin extension with remarkable skill. The result is a harmonious pairing where both scripts speak with their own distinct voice while belonging to the same family.
Lara Captan
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Letters are my gem! Whether written with pen and ink, drawn by hand, or designed digitally, they are at the heart of my work. With ten years of independent professional experience, I specialise in premium identity design, developing the means for brands to connect more deeply with their audience.
I work in partnership with design studios around the world, helping them craft their identity systems with emotionally-charged design assets, and I would love to work with you!
