Cyrus Highsmith (Judges’ page)
We judges, Matthew Carter, Fred Smeijers, Sara Soskolne, and I each have our own strong opinions about what makes a good typeface. It’s not always easy for us to agree. However, the designs that make it to the final all have something in common. They are the product of hard work and intense vision.
Making a typeface is difficult. Isn’t easy for anyone, no matter how good they are. It’s a frustrating and tedious process. You have to ask yourself, is it worth it?
If it is, I hope you will enter this competition. Enter the typefaces that you were compelled to make. Show us that type design is something that you need to do.