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PBS’s A Brief History of the Future: The Role of Font Licensing

Elastic's collaboration with PBS on their latest docu-series, "A Brief History of the Future", demonstrates the power of font licensing in enhancing the viewing experience. The six-part documentary series premiered on April 5th and invites viewers to join host Ari Wallach on a journey around the...

In a world where digital design dominates, the quest for textures that evoke the natural, tactile essence of materials has led many to the humble yet versatile paper texture. At YouWorkForThem, we've curated an exquisite collection of high-resolution paper textures overlays, meticulously designe...
Before we jump right into some of our favorite geometric fonts, let's explore where this all started. Geometry as a mathematical science began to emerge somewhere around the sixth century B.C., with its core axioms being discovered in the third century B.C. The "father of geometry," Euclid of Al...
In typography, grotesque fonts (or grotesk) are roughly synonymous with "sans serif." Serif typefaces feature short, decorative lines that extend from a character's body, like Times New Roman, Palatino, or Garamond. In use since the 1460s, serif fonts were the publishing norm until the 1800s. By...
In the ever-evolving landscape of digital design, the tools and resources at a designer's disposal are crucial in shaping their creative output. Among these, fonts play a pivotal role, serving as the cornerstone of visual communication. Serif fonts, with their distinct and classical appeal, have...
The 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships, a globally celebrated event in the sport of cycling, embraced a unique and vibrant twist this year. YouWorkForThem, a leader in the world of typography, stepped into the spotlight by licensing the Play Time font, designed by the talented BLKBK foundry, f...
  The Game-Changing Role of Fonts in Video Games When it comes to video game design, every element counts, down to the font that spells out your high score. That's why Goldhawk Interactive turned to YouWorkForThem to license the perfect font for their latest game, Xenonauts 2. Goldhawk Inte...
In the intricate landscape of graphic design, the selection of fonts and design resources is anything but inconsequential. These choices serve as the linchpin of your creative endeavors, holding the power to elevate a project to brilliance or sink it into mediocrity. This underscores the critica...
The Origins of Calligraphy Calligraphy, from the Greek words "kallos" meaning beauty, and "graphos" meaning writing, is the art of beautiful handwriting. It's a craft that has been cherished and developed over centuries, across a multitude of cultures and geographies. From the meticulous scripts...