At Manchester Type, each project begins with research. Every typeface they develop is pushed along by passion and curiosity. Their fonts are often informed by the history of letterforms and always aimed at contributing to today's type-culture.
From fighting for the right to vote to leading the way in science, politics, and business, women have made remarkable contributions to society—and the world of typographic arts is no exception. International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global, inclusive celebration of these achievements. Originally fomented by women activists at the turn of the 20th century, the spirit of IWD is just as relevant today.
A scientist in another life, David Williams now spends his days poring over obscure manuscripts and designing type. His foundry, Manchester Type, is TN’s latest global partner. In this conversation with Lucas Czarnecki, Williams shares how his friend convinced him to pursue design; how designing Oriya, Maldives, and Arabic scripts taught him the value of research; and how he finds inspiration within the museums of Manchester.
