Alphabet of Tomorrow: Trends in Typography

Event ID: PP1150035

Wed, Mar 18, 2026 | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Venue: Waller Ballroom A (Austin Marriott Downtown)

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Summary

Typography is shifting fast—shaped by AI tools, new aesthetics, and a global wave of independent designers. In this session, two of the field’s sharpest trendspotters break down the seven emerging type trends poised to reshape branding, culture, and creative work in the year ahead. Expect a rapid-fire tour through what’s coming next, why it matters, and how you can use these signals to stay ahead of the curve. Drawing on Monotype’s annual Type Trends report and the curatorial research behind the international exhibition Hundred Points, this conversation distills the most important patterns shaping visual communication today—and what they reveal about the future of design.

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