The Arabic Type Design Archive

Born in 1962, I am a type designer based in Barcelona and Son (Alt Àneu). I design retail and custom typefaces at typerepublic and I have been awarded with several Excellence in Type Design for my type design work. I am a member of AGI (Alliance Graphique Internationale) and ATypI (Association Typographique Internationale). I hold a PhD in Design from the University of Southampton (UK) and teach typography and type design at EINA, University School of Design and Art, in Barcelona. Apart from these type affairs, I also love hiking and riding on my mountain bike.

Ali Alattas, a graphic and typeface designer with experience in the field of graphic design and typography, I have worked in various are as including branding and typeface design, and I have successfully designed a typeface that is currently being used by a major news channel. I enjoy continuous development and new challenges, and I believe that this feature helps me achieve success in the field of graphic and typeface design.

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.

Masters in Type Design at the University of Reading in 2016 and joined us as a fully fledged Lazydog in 2020. Kat has worked as a typographer and graphic designer before she went on to study type design at the University of Reading in 2015/16. She not only works as a type designer and design director, but also teaches typography at the DIPLOMA University of Applied Sciences and has been part of numerous design conference teams (Granshan, EDCH, Dynamic Font Day). As a graduate of the MATD she brings an international approach and outlook to our company. Besides a love of letters with diacritics she is interested in writing systems beyond Latin, particularly Cyrillic and Arabic – and she is officially responsible for our Lazydogs’ Capital Eszett glyphs. In addition to those official duties, the freshest kat in our dog house also entertains us with type designers’ gossip from the social media realm and the hottest stories from Munich’s graphic design scene.

Amir is Master in business management. He has been interested in typography since 2019 and is active in the field of lettering, logotype design and font design.

Founded in 2009, the Indian Type Foundry (ITF) designs and distributes fine-quality multilingual fonts for both Indian and global markets.

A typeface design studio and font distributor that addresses the needs of global typography. Together with our collaborators, we create original fonts for a polyphonic world. Our research-based practice has been recognized and received awards from within the industry. But most importantly it has enabled people to read better in their native language.

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.

Foundry5 is a type foundry dedicated to the design and production of fonts for diverse world scripts. Established by Kostas Bartsokas, Mohamad Dakak, Jason Harcombe, and Pria Ravichandran, the foundry was born out of a shared passion for typography and a deep respect for the cultural significance of each writing system.

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.