A Deeper Look at Independent Typography
Proof&Co. is a research and reporting outfit taking a statistical approach to observing, documenting, and mapping the current and ever-changing landscape of independent typography through time.
The Weekly Newsletter
Stay in touch with all that indie foundries have to offer
New fonts, inspiring links, the latest news… we've got you covered! There are so many new fonts being released by independent foundries all the time, the right one for you could pass you by. And now announcing: The Weekly Ledger — a catalog of everything going on in independent type, updated every week.
Reports
Digging deeper into the economics and culture of independent type
Get more in-depth data, industry insights, and typographic tools from our analytical Reports. Each document presents an all-encompassing look at the world of independent typography through statistics, facts, figures, and data from each calendar year.
The 2023 Annual Report
2022 Annual Report
The Concierge
Your guide through the typographic landscape
When you’re looking for that perfect font, sometimes you just need directions. The Concierge is your wayfinding guide to the hundreds of new type families released every year, and thousands that have come before those. Each list brings our data and research to life, endeavoring to inform your own design practice and empower discoveries from all corners of the typographic map.
Podcast Media
The stories and conversations that bring type to life
When we’re not crunching numbers and staring at spreadsheets, we’re asking all sorts of questions and talking about type. That’s why we started podcasting. We believe there are ideas to explore, discussions to be had, and stories to be told. So we are sharing them all with you.
The Interrogang
The Interrogang Podcast presents a weekly shot of typography news and notes, casual chats about the latest releases, and friendly conversation on a range of topics that go far beyond type. Perfect for anyone interested in type, graphic design, branding, art, creativity, or the occasional game-show style quiz. Co-hosted by Joshua Dick and Kyle Read.
TypeCraft
TypeCraft is a new podcast series that reveals the untold stories of type design! Season One of TypeCraft—out now—specifically focuses on the world of Custom Type, a hidden economy in the type industry that often goes unnoticed and under-appreciated. We interviewed eight industry leaders over six episodes about their experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives creating custom typography and innovative brands.