The Arabic Type Design Archive

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

A type designer and lettering artist, born in Beirut and based in Amsterdam. He holds a Master in Type & Media from the Royal Academy of Art (The Hague). He has co-founded TPTQ Arabic type foundry, Arabic Type Design — Beirut , the first international educational program of its kind and the Arabic Lettering Workshops traveling series. He has taught at LAU Beirut, ESAV Marrakech and currently teaches at the Type & Media master program (Royal Academy of Art — The Hague). He reguarly gives workshops and talks around the world. His work received several awards including the New York Type Directors Club’s Certificate of Typographic Excellence, ATypI’s Letter.2, and the European Design Award.

A Lebanese-Russian type and graphic designer based in Florence (Italy) who collaborates on Arabic type families, notably contributing the Arabic version of the Tarif family for the foundry Zetafonts (2019)

Trained Classic Arabic calligrapher Type designer | brand identity developer

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.

As an industry-leading typeface design studio, we’ve built a culture and reputation centred on creativity, innovation, and excellence. In this section, you’ll find a comprehensive overview of our vibrant studio, our deeply-rooted values, and our exceptionally talented and dedicated team.

NamelaType is a type foundry based in Magelang, Indonesia operated by Nur Syamsi and Bustanul Arifin. Passionate about harmonizing Latin and Arabic fonts, we aim to create innovative solutions that align their weight, shape, and style—despite their opposite flows—while exceeding our own and our readers’ expectations.

About. Founded in 2014, Black[Foundry] grew from a shared passion for typography and attention to detail. Over the years, we’ve brought together a committed, international team in central Paris, collaborating with clients and partners worldwide.

Canada Type is an independent digital lettering and font development studio based in Toronto. We were founded in 2004 by a couple of experienced designers who were not pleased with the quality and licensing terms of fonts around the turn of the century. Since then we have greatly expanded, built a versatile and popular retail catalogue, and helped many designers bring international attention to their talents in the constantly changing and increasingly competitive world of type design.

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.