Ever wondered who actually designs the fonts you use every day? Alistair McCready does exactly that, from Auckland, New Zealand, for clients all over the world.
About Alistair
A typeface designer who has built an international clientele from a remote corner of the map, Alistair lives at the intersection of craft, history and commerce.
What we cover
The craft of drawing type, understanding what clients actually need, the role of history in design, building international clients from a remote location, the challenges of the font market, diversifying a type business, and breaking the rules of type design like a pro.
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Episode 14 · 16 January 2025 · 52 min · Listen on Spotify
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