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FIBER FONTS A–Z (A–G)

Contributed by Jocelyn Lau on Jul 1st, 2024. Artwork published in
April 2024
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Angled A set in  Big Trap (designed by  and released by ) at 1,700 pt on an Autumn Sunset background
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Angled A set in Alterego Big Trap (designed by Pieter van Rosmalen and released by Bold Monday) at 1,700 pt on an Autumn Sunset background

FIBER FONTS A–Z is a personal project that focuses on intentionality, materiality, and typography. It was unveiled during the popular Instagram challenge, 36 Days of Type (2024).

The project illustrates the alphabet through 26 handmade punch needle rugs – each adhering to the rule that its chosen adjective, typeface, and yarn color all start with the letter depicted on it. To highlight the gender imbalance within typography, I challenged myself to select typefaces purposefully and to seek out those designed by female type designers. In total, 16 female designers and 16 male designers created the 26 typefaces featured in this alphabet.

To help amplify female voices in type, check out my research (Google Docs).
View the rest of the alphabet!

Backward B set in  (designed and released by ) at 1,690 pt on a Brights background
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Backward B set in Binia (designed and released by Agnieszka Ewa Olszewska) at 1,690 pt on a Brights background

Cut pile C set in  (designed by , , and  and released by ) at 1,475 pt on a Citron background
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Cut pile C set in Cottonwood (designed by Barbara Lind, Joy Redick, and Kim Buker Chansler and released by Adobe) at 1,475 pt on a Citron background

Debossed D set in  (designed and released by ) at 950 pt on a Dark Ivory background
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Debossed D set in Daze Display (designed and released by Gemma Mahoney) at 950 pt on a Dark Ivory background

Embossed E set in  (designed by  and released by ) at 680 pt on an English Rose background
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Embossed E set in VTC Eva Maria (designed by Tré Seals and released by Vocal Type) at 680 pt on an English Rose background

F set in  (designed and released by ) at 1,375 pt on a Fiesta background with Fringe
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F set in GlyphWorld Forest (designed and released by Leah Maldonado) at 1,375 pt on a Fiesta background with Fringe

G set in  (designed by and available from ) at 845 pt on a Gradient Gravity background
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G set in Giana (designed by and available from Fanny Hamelin) at 845 pt on a Gradient Gravity background

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