Type Foundries

Type foundries are companies or studios that design and create fonts (the complete set of characters, like letters, numbers, and symbols). They craft the visual style of typefaces, ensuring they are readable and aesthetically appealing for use in print, digital media, and branding. Think of them as artisans who develop the artistic and functional designs of fonts, which designers and organizations then license or purchase to give their projects a unique and professional look. Many well-known fonts, like Helvetica or Times New Roman, come from established type foundries.