The Arabic Type Design Archive

She is an independent typeface designer, researcher and instructor based in Egypt. She holds a BA in Graphic Design from the German University in Cairo, an MA in Typeface Design from the University of Reading, UK which was funded by the Monotype Award and is currently pursuing her PhD on Diacritics in the Arabic script and typography at the University of Reading. Najla has been teaching type design and typography for the past six years and often holds Arabic lettering and typography workshops. Her vision is to spread more knowledge about typographic solutions in Arabic using lettering and type design. She is interested in Arabic revival typefaces and inspiring modern Arabic typefaces from calligraphy.

Egyptian designer who lives in Cairo, interested in any form of visual or audio representation. Worked at “People of the Internet” agency as a graphic designer, video editor, creative content creator, and music producer. Currently studying applied sciences and arts (Graphic design major) at the German University in Cairo.

Branding & Type Designer based in Cairo. I help Arabic brands thrive by embracing their identity to better connect with their audience. My passion for logo design and Arabic calligraphy began in August 2013. After graduating from the Faculty of Science, Biochemistry Department at ASU in 2016, I honed valuable skills like research, critical thinking, and problem-solving, which have greatly supported my career. With over a decade of experience, I offer unique, impactful, and aesthetic branding solutions that elevate Arabic culture. And ultimately, I hope to live in a world where we truly embrace who we are.

Designer typographique indépendante, Elena Schneider est originaire d’Allemagne. Après avoir obtenu un diplôme en graphisme à l’Université des sciences appliquées et des arts de Dortmund, elle a cofondé RADAU, un studio de graphisme spécialisé dans la typographie et le design éditorial. En 2011, elle a effectué un master en design typographique à l’Université de Reading. Actuellement installée à son compte, elle travaille essentiellement sur la création de polices de caractères et de lettrages, mais aussi parfois sur des projets de design graphique. Elle partage son temps entre Hambourg, Dortmund et Húsavík.

" Art Director " -Branding -Graphic Design -Typographer -Font Designer -Photographer

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Established in 2001 in the heart of Florence by Cosimo Lorenzo Pancini, Francesco Canovaro and Debora Manetti. Powered by a team of Branding and Design veterans, the Italian foundry stands out for a prolific portfolio of contemporary type-families and revival fonts.

Latinotype is a Chilean digital type foundry founded in 2007 that designs and distributes high-quality fonts inspired by Latin American culture and global influences. They have a large library of fonts, are considered a leading type company globally, and offer custom font services.

Parachute® is a European type foundry and design agency founded in 2001, specializing in bespoke type design, corporate typefaces, and lettering for global brands.

The Northern Block is an independent type foundry internationally recognised for producing modernist fonts for brands, creatives and makers.