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The Role of Type Today

We live surrounded by text. Screens, interfaces, applications, campaigns, publications, navigation systems, motion graphics, signage, social media, products, instructions and physical spaces. Typography accompanies almost every decision we make throughout the day. Never before have we interacted with so many communication systems at the same time. And precisely because of that, typography has stopped being a secondary element and become one of the most important tools in contemporary communication. Brands no longer communicate in one place or in one single way. They speak constantly across platforms, devices and different contexts. Within this visual saturation, typography has evolved from a secondary detail into one of the

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Futura 100: one font, multiple scripts

A collaboration shaped by respect, and a shared responsibility The collaboration between Bauer Types and TypeTogether brings together contemporary type design and deep typographic heritage. Grounded in both technical precision and historical knowledge, it focuses on expanding Futura for today’s typographic landscape. It began with a conversation and a shared realization: something was missing. The project emerged from “a combination of identifying a gap and a relationship of mutual respect.” Futura had long become global. Its system had not. What followed was not a revival or reinterpretation, but an expansion: a way to move Futura forward without breaking what made it endure. The following reflections

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Sant Jordi 2026 Book Recommendations

Every April 23rd, Saint George’s Day (Sant Jordi in Catalan), Barcelona transforms. The streets fill with roses, books, and curious people wandering slowly between stalls and bookshops. The origins of the legend date back to the 9th century. A dragon, thirsty for blood; a princess in distress; and a knight looking for adventures, Sant Jordi, who brings a rather definitive end to the beast (at least, according to his hagiography). From its blood, a rose is said to grow. Sant Jordi offers the rose to the princess, marking the origin of the tradition. What’s more interesting is how the story has evolved. Today, alongside roses,

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new site bauer types

Bauer Types is back supercharged

Some processes don’t begin with a clear decision, but with a feeling that something is no longer quite right. For a while, we sensed that our website no longer reflected who we are or how we work. When you work with typography, you work with invisible structures, systems that support the content and produce meaning. If our own digital structure wasn’t aligned with that level of rigor, it needed to be rethought from the ground up.   The hardest part wasn’t building something new, but simplifying what already existed. Simplifying doesn’t mean removing information; it means organizing it with precision. In doing so, we realized

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Is free typography truly free?

  During the process of searching for typefaces, it is common to come across websites offering free fonts. But are they truly free? The “Free” Trap It is common to find sites that promote free font downloads. However, downloading a font doesn’t always grant you the legal right to use it. Many fonts available on these sites require licenses, and failing to acquire them can lead to legal issues. It is crucial to be well informed to avoid license violations and ensure the legal use of fonts. Moreover, some free fonts may have quality issues that make them unsuitable for branding projects. These issues can

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Understanding Typographic Licensing

Behind every font lies authorship and usage conditions that must be adhered to. We’ll guide you through everything you need to know about typographic licenses. Typography stands as one of the most pivotal elements in any project involving written communication. Yet, there remains much unawareness surrounding typographic creation processes, authorship, and usage rules for each font. Every typographic font carries a license, and it’s crucial to regularly verify and review them to ensure compliance. Typographic licenses grant the owner the right to utilize the font in a specific manner, depending on scale and scope of the project. It’s not the same to use a font

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The Role of Type Today

We live surrounded by text. Screens, interfaces, applications, campaigns, publications, navigation systems, motion graphics, signage, social media, products, instructions and physical spaces. Typography accompanies almost every decision we make throughout the day. Never before have we interacted with so many communication systems at the same time. And precisely because of

Read More »

Futura 100: one font, multiple scripts

A collaboration shaped by respect, and a shared responsibility The collaboration between Bauer Types and TypeTogether brings together contemporary type design and deep typographic heritage. Grounded in both technical precision and historical knowledge, it focuses on expanding Futura for today’s typographic landscape. It began with a conversation and a shared

Read More »

Sant Jordi 2026 Book Recommendations

Every April 23rd, Saint George’s Day (Sant Jordi in Catalan), Barcelona transforms. The streets fill with roses, books, and curious people wandering slowly between stalls and bookshops. The origins of the legend date back to the 9th century. A dragon, thirsty for blood; a princess in distress; and a knight

Read More »
new site bauer types

Bauer Types is back supercharged

Some processes don’t begin with a clear decision, but with a feeling that something is no longer quite right. For a while, we sensed that our website no longer reflected who we are or how we work. When you work with typography, you work with invisible structures, systems that support

Read More »

Is free typography truly free?

  During the process of searching for typefaces, it is common to come across websites offering free fonts. But are they truly free? The “Free” Trap It is common to find sites that promote free font downloads. However, downloading a font doesn’t always grant you the legal right to use

Read More »

Understanding Typographic Licensing

Behind every font lies authorship and usage conditions that must be adhered to. We’ll guide you through everything you need to know about typographic licenses. Typography stands as one of the most pivotal elements in any project involving written communication. Yet, there remains much unawareness surrounding typographic creation processes, authorship,

Read More »

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