The Arabic Type Design Archive

Researcher in the field of new media, design, and advertising.

My journey in type design and typography goes beyond a mere fascination with the artistic form. It is driven by a profound exploration of how these shapes interact with essential human activities such as reading and information processing. I believe that the right typography can enhance the communication experience, making it more accessible, engaging, and meaningful. Throughout my career, I have honed my skills in crafting beautiful and functional typefaces that capture the essence of the Arabic script. I am proficient in utilizing cutting-edge design software and techniques to create visually striking and technically precise type designs. Collaboration is at the heart of my creative process. I enjoy working closely with clients, fellow designers, and experts in the field to understand their unique requirements and deliver tailored solutions that exceed expectations. Whether it’s designing custom typefaces for branding projects or creating legible and harmonious fonts for publications, I am committed to delivering exceptional results that align with the vision and purpose of each project. As a lifelong learner, I stay updated with the latest trends, research, and advancements in the field of typography. I actively participate in workshops, conferences, and online communities to expand my knowledge and skills, ensuring that my work reflects the highest standards of quality and innovation. Academic Education: -Master of visual art in graphic design, reading type & typography. PXL-Mad university of college arts & media, Hasselt, Belgium, 2021-2023. -Master of science in visual communication. Azad university science, research and technology branch, Tehran, Iran, 2019. -Bachelor of visual communication. Enghelab technical college, Tehran, Iran, 2014. -Associate degree in graphic design. Enghelab technical college, Tehran, Iran, 2010. -Diploma in graphic design. Hamedan technical highschool of fine arts, Iran, 2006.

Mohammadreza Chitsaz was born in 1363 and graduated from Tehran University of Art. Mohammadreza has been working as a graphic designer since 1981.

Born in 1983 in Tabriz Typeface & Packaging designer Math expert I have been working as a graphic and packaging designer since 2009, and have been interested in typeface design for several years

An independent digital type foundry dedicated to crafting contemporary Arabic display typefaces. started in 2017 as an experimental daily poster project aimed at exploring the creative potential of graphic design and typography.

Founded by Neil Summerour in 2000. A trained designer, lettering artist, and calligrapher, Summerour established Positype to accentuate the craft behind producing typefaces. The subtleties of mass, perfect imperfections, warmth, and uniqueness are foundational tenets to developing the foundry’s commercial offerings with the ultimate goal of producing useful and reliable fonts.

A leading and established boutique type foundry known for creating fonts that are distinctively human and full of character.

Monotype Fonts transforms the way modern brands work by making font licensing and management simple, secure, and scalable across teams.

Al Mohtaraf is a multi-disciplinary design house that offers a diverse and impressive experience in editorial design, branding and corporate identities, Arabic type design, print publications and space design from offices in Jeddah, Riyadh, Khobar and Beirut. We are one of the few specialized graphic design houses in the region. From a culture so rich in graphic tradition, Al Mohtaraf’s vision is to carry the seeds of tradition into the contemporary cultural scene of the Arab world.

Boharat is a type foundry that aims to introduce new flavors to the Arabic design scene. Boharat Cairo offers remarkable retail fonts, and accepts custom and bespoke fonts and typography related projects.