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Monotype’s Dominance in Fonts, and What It Costs Designers

How Monotype came to dominate the font industry, what its 50 percent MyFonts commission means for independent designers, and why a Gatsby font paid $12.

3 min read · updated 2026-09-07

5 Skills You Need to Succeed in the Design Industry

4 min read

Fonts Similar to Futura, and What to Do About a Font That Is Too Fat

5 min read

Picmaker vs. Canva, Which is Better?

Picmaker and Canva compared on templates, AI tools, stock images, mobile apps, video, and price. Canva wins on ease and video; Picmaker on features and value.

8 min read · updated 2026-09-05

Graphic Design for Digital Marketing: The Essentials

Graphic design for digital marketing, measured: WCAG contrast ratios, image weight and format, typography that survives a phone, platform crops, and testing.

7 min read · updated 2026-09-05