Typography Trends of 2024
01. Proxima Nova
Proxima Nova was first choice for Steve Matteson, former creative type director of Monotype and founder of Matteson Typographics. With the addition of Arabic and Hebrew scripts, "this hugely popular design now has a global reach, which I think is really wonderful," says Steve.
02. GT Flaire
"Grilli Type is always smashing it out of the park," and has done with GT Flaire, designed by Reto Moser, says Kyle Wilkinson, director of Haus of Thrills. GT Flaire is a large family available in both serif and sans serif, an unusual choice for a font foundry and one that signifies a shift in graphic design beginning to move towards high-contrast designs.
03. Madcap
Madcap is a playful font that fills a gap in the market needed for professionally made fonts designed for less serious projects. Steve told us that both him and Mark Simonson usually work with global brands such as Microsoft and Google, meaning that a chance to create something fun like Madcap is always a relief.
04. Nebulica
Liz Mosley puts a spotlight on the strength of Taylor Penton’s fonts in 2024. As a previous designer for London School of Economics, a current brand designer and host for Adobe Live, Liz endorses Waffle Cone for its hand-drawn look.
05. Wingman
Wingman also stands out with its textured lines that celebrate its hand-drawn element. Liz also loves the texture of Wingman, and noted how valuable it is to find a playful font that’s also well-made and professional in the current marketplace.
06. Bebas Neue Pro
Danielle Clark, brand designer, brand strategist, previous co-host of the Birmingham Design Festival and previous visiting lecturer at Birmingham City University, loved the update Bebas had this year. The typeface has had years of professional popularity, with its first publication in 2005 and Bebas Neue being released five year later.
07. Comic Sands
This "parody version of Comic Sans" is one of Liz’s favourites. Comic Sands’ strength is its variation in x and y-heights that help to make your work appear hand-drawn while keeping the typeface clear and professional.
08. Open Sans
Open Sans is another favourite of Danielle’s. Originally designed by Steve Matteson in 2011, it has long been a staple, and its update this year proves its timeless place on the font scene.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the typography trends of 2024 have been all about shifting away from Swiss-inspired, minimalist designs and introducing more colourful, eccentric typefaces. We’ve seen typefaces inspired by illustration, and have even started to see an increasing amount of conceptual typography more concerned with its shape than legibility.
FAQs
Q: What are the main typography trends of 2024?
A: The main typography trends of 2024 are shifting away from Swiss-inspired, minimalist designs and introducing more colourful, eccentric typefaces.
Q: What are some popular fonts of 2024?
A: Some popular fonts of 2024 include Proxima Nova, GT Flaire, Madcap, Nebulica, Wingman, Bebas Neue Pro, Comic Sands, and Open Sans.
Q: What is the significance of Bebas Neue Pro’s update?
A: Bebas Neue Pro’s update is significant because it includes a lowercase script, making it a more versatile font.
Q: What is the strength of Comic Sands?
A: The strength of Comic Sands is its variation in x and y-heights that help to make your work appear hand-drawn while keeping the typeface clear and professional.
