Design studios are not Bollywood superstars. You cannot judge them by popularity. Otherwise you get a Salman Khan. Abhisek Sarda.

In spite of all the attention to type and the unprecedented conditions for type designers, the vast majority of new fonts desperately lack originality. … font designers seemingly prefer to exploit successful models from the past rather than strive for new solutions.

Scant decades ago, new typefaces underwent a rigorous review procedure to ensure that they met the publisher’s artistic and technical criteria. Today, self-publishing has eliminated such processes, and there is little critical review, little effort to add something new to the evolution of the profession. Mediocrity abounds as quality control dwindles.

Dozens of blogs (as well as the print media) simply republish press releases without distinguishing between marketing and independent reviews, praising uninspired fonts and institutionalising the average. Many design awards do the same, perpetuating a false idea of what constitutes superior quality. We don’t need new fonts like this.

It is time to think about why we design type, not just how we design it.

Peter Bilak.

… ambiverts should try not to get stuck in either an introvert or extrovert role. Ambiverts should remain nimble. Also, sticking with one or the other tendency too long might leave an ambivert drained. The warning signs will be boredom or burnout. Elizabeth Bernstein.

There was a time when anything that wasn’t seen as conservative was seen as quite rebellious and radical. But these days, anything goes. You can walk down the street naked in the middle of London, and no one would bat an eyelid. … It’s no longer an issue. You can choose any font, use it in any way, and it’s all good. There’s no reason why one is more worthy than any other. There’s no shock value anymore. Neville Brody.

The drawback to being an ambivert … is that it can sometimes be difficult for them to know which side of their personality to lead with in a given situation. Unlike extroverts and introverts, who tend to know what energizes them, ambiverts may not always be so sure. That means they can sometimes get stuck—not realizing that they need to change their approach to feel more motivated. Elizabeth Bernstein.

A good job is like a good friend. But people grow and change, and sometimes even the best of friends must part. Knowing when to make your move will keep you ahead of the curve—and the axe. Jeffrey Zeldman.

There are two phases in the development of a type family I like most: The exciting phase of getting your ideas on paper and starting to digitise and the phase when the development is over and you see people using your typeface as an essential part of their projects. Both phases are a great motivation for the creation of future typefaces. Stefan Willerstorfer.

Typography is the craft of endowing human language with durable visual form. Robert Bringhurst.

I would say you’ve lost the ability to grow as a designer when you’re fully satisfied with what you’ve created. Victor Erixon.

I use colours, letters and pictures to help people understand things. Dean Vipond.