The Arabic Type Design Archive

A graphic designer and type designer. Born in 2006, he has been professionally engaged in Persian type design since 2022. In his early years, his focus was on graphic design, but gradually, with a deeper involvement in typeface design, he shaped his professional path. He is the designer of the free fonts Rooyin, Sorena, and Estedad Mad, which reflect his approach to simplicity, readability, and the contemporary needs of Persian typography.

Sahar Afshar is a British Iranian Partner & Designer at Dogray. She holds a PhD in Printing History from Birmingham City University, and is part of the Advisory Board of the Centre for Printing History and Culture in Birmingham, the Type Directors Club in New York, and the Beatrice Warde Scholarship. She divides her time between her practice as a type designer with over a decade of experience in working on various retail and custom fonts, and her research⁠—⁠investigating the technological, cultural, and political dimensions of typography and printing, and how these facets converge through various historical contexts. She is the Lead Instructor for Type West Online, helping students expand their creative potential to make their own typefaces.

Palestinian, Palestine Polytechnic University graduate of Multimedia and Information Technology, Specialized in the design and programing of fonts, exclusive and commercial digital calligraphy by the name of RTLtype, also specialized in the production of calligraphic and word-type logos, designing of printable materials and full advertising packages.

A graphic design graduate who has been working professionally since 2005. He has collaborated with leading graphic design studios in Tehran for years and strives to bring a fresh perspective to type and typography—balancing readability, modernity, and innovation.

Reza Ghaffari | Type Designer, Official member of the Iranian Graphic Designers Guild since 2008.

Abjad aspires to develop and transfer the Arabic typography, to the same level, that was reached by Arab and Muslim calligraphers, who came from very diverse cities and civilizations, extending from Samarkand and China in the east, to Andalusia in the west. This diversity has produced countless forms and schools of Arabic calligraphy.

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.

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.

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.

Founded in 2018, Original Type sets out to produce and publish original, contemporary typefaces, both retail and custom, that enable creatives and brands express themselves in an authentic way.