Get Inspired by These 7 Incredible Female Typographers

Discover these stereotype-defying women and their creations

It's a well-known problem. History often forgets, ignores, or downright omits women's contributions to the field of typography. From their role in developing the first printing presses to the design of modern-day typesets, great women have always stood out in the design world, creating beautiful fonts we commonly use now.

Here are 7 of those women who have shaped this fascinating discipline throughout history.

Zuzana Licko

Czech Republic / United States
Notable fonts: Mrs. Eaves, Philosophy, Lo-Res.

Zuzana cofounded Emigre Graphics in the 80s, famous for publishing a magazine with the same name dedicated to typography. One of the firsts to adopt the Macintosh, her company is dedicated to traditional and experimental fonts. Five of her fonts now belong to the MoMA design collection, and you can use them in your projects if you have an Adobe license. Find them here.