The Arabic Type Design Archive

An award-winning Lebanese type designer. Nadine has an MA in Typeface Design from the University of Reading, UK; a PhD in legibility research from Leiden University, The Netherlands, and a Master of Studies in International Relations from Cambridge University.

Typographer, Logotype & Typeface Design Instructor • Design Irancell, Tehran Book Garden, Leila, Ravi, Abar & Paykan • Design MyBaby, Alibaba, Ayandeh Bank, Fanoos (Hamkaran System), Inverse School, Bonyade Koodak & InshapeBody typefaces in collaboration with Mahdi Ershadi • Design MIKA, Vazeh quranic typefaces, Dabestan & Ray typefaces in collaboration with Omid Emamian • Design Doran typeface in collaboration with Fereshteh Iranshahi • Design Yekan Bakh typeface (Redesigning Yekan Typeface) in collaboration with Mahan Jafarzadeh • Design Novin Web typeface (Redesigning Novin Typeface designed by Hirbod Lotfian) • Design Nian typeface in collaboration with Afsaneh Salek Notable Achievements • 3rd Place and Honorable Diploma - GRANSHAN Type Design Competition. • Grand Prize - Silk Road Biennial for Typeface Design. • TDC Typographic Excellence (2018) - Vazeh UI Quranic Typeface. • TDC Typographic Excellence (2018) - Ray Typeface. • TDC Typographic Excellence (2019) - Vazeh Classic Quranic Typeface.

Typeface & Logotype designer Cooperation in the design of Latin characters and the expansion of the Yekan Bakh font family with Reza Bakhtiarifard

A graphic and type designer. He founded TSfonts Type Studio in 2020, based in Istanbul, Turkey. Under his vision, they have built a rich library of distinctive fonts that they own and license to designers, advertisers, and brands worldwide. Continuously expanding, he is dedicated to developing fresh fonts that reflect current trends while staying true to tradition.

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.

TSfonts type studio was founded by Tarek Alsawwa in 2019 and is based in Istanbul, Turkey. We have developed a strong library of beautiful fonts, which we own and license to designers, advertisers, and brands. We're constantly crafting and adding new fonts to keep our body of work fresh and relevant.

Alif Type the online home for my, Khaled Hosny, typefaces. It is a virtual type foundry, in the sense that there no physical place, a company, or employees, it is just me doing things I love mostly in my spare time. My typefaces are all free, and open source.

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