Damien Collot

Creative Type Director Monotype

About

He has spent the last decade directing type projects and working with leading agencies such as Interbrand, FutureBrand, Leo Burnett and Red Bee on some of the world’s most iconic brands and rebrands. Prior to Monotype, he worked at font foundry Dalton Maag in London, where his role progressed from Type Designer to Head of Font Development, leading a team of thirty type designers and font engineers. His experience spans calligraphy, type design, font engineering and screen optimization and throughout his career. He has shared his knowledge and expertise at leading universities including ECV Creative School and Community and ESAD d’Amiens in France and the Plymouth School of Art and Design in the UK.

At Monotype, he collaborates with agencies, foundries and brands to identify and serve a variety of font requirements.


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