Finding a creative jump-start.
Dan Rhatigan shares thoughts on finding sources of inspiration to jump-start your creativity, a critical part of any design career.
Upping your game: How to keep improving as a type designer.
This article is aimed at type designers who are in the blossoming period of their career – somewhere between beginner and intermediate. This can be an exciting time where you have maybe produced a dozen or so different font families, you’ve had some success with sales and the extra income is making life easier, Monotype is promoting your work, people are messaging you to find out more about you and your type portfolio, etc. But there’s a nagging feeling that you need to up your skills to get to the next level and achieve your goals.
Embracing growth: notes on releasing your first font.
Designing your first typeface is a great challenge, but continuing to evolve past it is a moment of freedom and growth. It’s easy to get attached to your first shapes; the first time you see them in text, it’s exhilarating. Having spent over a decade in the industry, I’m excited to take you on a deep dive into my journey, reflect on those early days, and share lessons I’ve learned along the way.