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Abdurrahman H.

Jakarta Utara, Indonesia

$20/hr
4.7
220 jobs

I’m a Font Developer and Font Engineer with 7+ years of experience creating production-ready fonts for brands, product teams, and manufacturers. I have designed and developed 100+ fonts used by global brands, Fortune 500 companies, production systems, and projects published on Google Fonts. I can help with: • Handwriting to font • Converting AI-generated artwork into clean, production-ready fonts • Kerning, spacing, encoding, and OpenType fixes • Webfont and app-ready font optimization • Fonts for Canva, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Figma, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, websites, mobile apps, and SaaS products • Single-line, laser-cut, engraving, CNC, embroidery, and manufacturing-ready fonts • Arabic, Hebrew, Chinese, and multilingual font development • Custom typefaces, icon fonts, variable fonts, and brand font systems • Brand font systems and identity typography You’ll get: • OTF, TTF, WOFF, WOFF2, Variable, SVG, single-line, or custom formats • Clean font engineering, no messy auto-trace • Organized files and technical documentation • Fonts tested for real-world use across Canva, Adobe apps, Figma, Microsoft Office, web, mobile apps, and production workflows Tools: Glyphs 3, FontLab 8, Adobe Suite, Figma Turnaround: 3–7 days, rush delivery available Send me your font file, handwriting sample, AI-generated artwork, or production requirement, and I’ll suggest the best solution.

  • Font Development
  • Graphic Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Logo Design
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Typography
  • Advertising Design
  • Lettering
  • Fontlab Studio
  • Calligraphy
  • FontForge
  • Font File Format
  • CNC Programming
  • Laser Engraving
  • Line Drawing
Farida K.

Bantul, Indonesia

$15/hr
4.6
63 jobs

I have 5 years of experience as a font developer, working with various font styles. The custom font process begins with a sketch, followed by creating a vector/SVG, and results in a ready-to-use font file (OTF, TTF, WOFF with installable rights). Why choose me? - Professional Custom Fonts - Font Consultation and Suggestions - Logotype with Brand Guidelines - Font Engraving - Font Development - Lettering, Typography, and Logos My design tools: - FontLab Studio | GlyphsApp | Font Generator - Adobe Illustrator | Figma | Adobe Photoshop Consumers are my priority. I work on projects with fast, flexible responses, welcome bright ideas, and provide the best quality results. I am open to long-term projects. Feel free to contact me, and you won't be disappointed! Thank you

  • Font Development
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Typography
  • Fontlab Studio
  • Font File Format
  • Lettering
  • Branding
  • Logo
  • OpenType
  • Logotype
  • Typography Guidelines
Nabil A.

Paris, France

$25/hr
5.0
2 jobs

🚀 I've built software that couldn't afford to fail — and it didn't. From enterprise platforms handling medical records for hundreds of thousands of French citizens, to SaaS products built from scratch at Capgemini — I've spent the last 4+ years shipping production code in environments where bugs aren't just bugs, they're compliance issues. I've worked on systems used by France's Ministry of Health, national government agencies, and fast-moving startups. The kind of projects where you either deliver or you don't — there's no middle ground. Beyond development, I also bring strong graphic design skills — from YouTube channel branding and digital banners to ebook design and print-ready marketing materials. I use Photoshop, Figma, and AI tools to deliver polished visual work fast. What that means for you: ✅ Developer pressure-tested on real enterprise systems ✅ Clean, maintainable code your team can actually work with ✅ Security-conscious — handled encrypted medical data in production ✅ Fast ramp-up on any codebase ✅ Graphic design & visual assets — banners, ebooks, branding ✅ Clear communication — no chasing, no surprises 💻 My stack: React · Next.js · Angular · TypeScript · Node.js · Java · PostgreSQL · MongoDB · Docker · AWS 🎨 Design tools: Photoshop · Figma · AI-assisted design 🏆 AWS Certified · Ex-Capgemini · Government-grade delivery standards If you need someone who treats your project like it matters — because it does — let's talk.

  • React
  • Next.js
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Node.js
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • WordPress
  • Angular
  • Java
  • Spring Boot
  • PostgreSQL
  • MongoDB
  • TypeScript
  • JavaScript
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Git
  • REST API
  • Docker
  • Three.js
Fredo E.

Gresik, Indonesia

$15/hr
5.0
28 jobs

I design custom fonts and typography-driven identities that help brands stand out and feel truly unique. From concept to final font file, I provide a complete solution — not just visuals, but fully functional, ready-to-use typefaces for logos, branding, and creative projects. I specialize in: – Custom typeface design (display & branding fonts) – Font development (ready-to-use OTF/TTF files) – Typography-based logos & lettering My approach combines strong visual character with usability — ensuring your typography is not only distinctive, but also practical across real applications. Whether you're building a brand, launching a product, or creating a bold visual identity, I can help bring your ideas to life through custom typography. Tools I use: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Procreate, FontLab Let’s create something unique for your brand. Keyword: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Font Development, Typography, Vector Graphic

  • Font Development
  • Typography
  • Fontlab Studio
  • Illustration
  • Branding
  • Graphic Design
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Brand Development
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Vector Graphic
  • Logo Design
Mehdi D.

Alger, Algeria

$40/hr
4.9
2,149 jobs

🥇 Top Rated 𝗣𝗟𝗨𝗦 | +𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟎 Successfully-completed Projects | 𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙁𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙚 ✓ 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 ✓ 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 ✓ 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Senior Designer with over 12 years of experience in the design industry. I have strong expertise across a wide range of design software and can transform your brief or draft into a final, print-ready, web-ready, or social media–ready design. My key strengths include high-quality output, speed and efficiency, clear communication, and fast responsiveness. 𝐕𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧: Recreating and preparing any graphic, logo, or artwork in high-quality vector format, and providing all source files, including AI, EPS, SVG, and PDF, as well as high-resolution PNG and JPEG files. 𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗯𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲: • Photoshop • Illustrator • InDesign • After Effect • Adobe XD Adobe Media Encoder, for any conversion and formatting of videos into differents formats available. 𝗙𝗜𝗚𝗠𝗔: • All Related to Figma projects. 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬: -Design a ready to print Flyers | Brochures | Wobblers | Handout | Posters | Leaflet | Pull-Up Banners | or Custom printing document from a Brief, Draft, or scratch into creating final format. -CMYK | 300 DPI. 𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐬 | 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐬: -Removing background and providing a white | Solid color | Transparent background. -Background replacement to any other background. -Color Variation of any Products, Cloths, while keeping the exact texture and look of the original image. -Enhance | edit people images, cleaning faces, cleaning blemishes, airbrushing, teeth whitening. 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲: • Word • PowerPoint • Excel • Publisher • VBA Programming -Converting any documents, images, into a fully editable Powerpoint or Word documents. -Creating an Engaging PowerPoint Deck. -Enhancing an already PowerPoint Document. 𝐏𝐃𝐅 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬: -Editing PDF files using the same font and layout, and provide a ready print version. -Recreate any scanned, files into editable PDF and ready to print format. -Recreating a PDF into editable source files like Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop. -Combining, dividing any PDF files. -PDF Fillable Forms creation. 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: -Gif Animations. -HTML5 and Google HTML5 Set of Banners. -2D | 3D Video Animations. -Video edits or conversions. -After Effect | Gif | MP4 | AVI | Transparent Videos and Animations. 𝟯𝗗 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗸 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗮: • 3D Design • Character Modeling • Character rigging • 3D Concept from Scratch 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: • Wordpress • HTML/CSS • MySql • PHP -Wordpress setup, management, customization, pages creation, modification, depending on client need. 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴: • KDP • Ingramspark • Lulu • ePub eBook Creation. MailChimp Email Signature

  • Canva
  • Graphic Design
  • Banner Ad Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Vector File Format
  • Photo Editing
  • 3D Rendering
  • Vector Tracing
  • WordPress
  • Animation
  • 3D Design
  • Autodesk Maya
  • 3D Model
Ira M.

Kharkiv, Ukraine

$25/hr
5.0
25 jobs

✅Available for new projects Brand designer with over 3+ years of experience working across various industries, including web3, real estate, beauty and etc. I focus on delivering high-quality results and creating timeless brand identities that remain relevant for years to come. I love diving deep into the brand, thinking through every tiny detail, because that's where everything truly starts. My key skills: - Logo design and branding - Web and mobile app design - Graphics for marketing materials - Banner and social media post design - UI/UX design with a focus on visual appeal - Strong understanding of design principles and current trends Let`s create eye-catching and effective designs for your business!

  • Brand Identity
  • Graphic Design
  • UI/UX Prototyping
  • Web Design
  • Mobile App
  • Book Layout
  • Print Design
  • Print Materials
  • Social Media Design
  • Flyer Design
  • Poster Design
  • Brand Design
  • Logo Design
  • Presentations
  • YouTube Thumbnail

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What Are Web Fonts and Why Are They Important?

Before the modern web and mobile development, the world of graphic design was pretty cut and dry. With print being the dominant medium, designs (and the fonts used within them) were viewed exactly how a designer intended them to be viewed. Print gave designers full control over layouts, fonts, proportions, and format.

In the world of web and mobile design, however, things get a little trickier. There are more things for web designers to consider when creating a website or mobile app’s design, such as:

  • Consistency: People view designs on different devices, screens, and browsers, so there’s a need to ensure sites and apps look the same across the board.
  • Performance: File sizes of web page designs can slow the load time of a page, which can lead to higher bounce rates. If elements of a design are loaded as individual image files instead of as text, that can also increase a site’s payload.
  • Resolution: Some designs and fonts don’t scale or respond well to the different screen sizes and pinch-and-zoom functionality of modern mobile browsing.
  • Availability: If a designer is using a font other than a basic, web-safe font, chances are it isn’t installed on every computer out there. This means a design might have to default to a different, available font, and look different than you intended it to.
  • Search engine rank: Some designers convert type into an image to ensure it displays the way they want, which can affect SEO. If more aspects of your site’s design are loaded as images/logos, they’re less readable to search engines than text, which can affect rank.

To address all of these pain points, web fonts were developed, allowing designers to use custom fonts that aren’t available on computers while still ensuring their design (and overall branding) remains consistent no matter who’s viewing it, or where.

Currently, around 65% of sites use a custom font—and using custom web fonts takes some skill to ensure. Let’s dig a little deeper into web fonts and how they work.

What are web fonts?

Computers come with standard fonts locally installed—common “web-safe” “system fonts” like Arial, Times New Roman, and Garamond. When a website or application is called upon that device using one of those system fonts, that computer recognizes it and renders it no problem. But what happens when a designer wants to create a design with a custom or lesser-known font that’s not locally installed—say, one available on Typography.com, Google Fonts, Fontsquirrel, or Adobe Typekit? If that font isn’t installed on a computer, there’s a chance it won’t display—and you’ll lose the carefully designed branding and graphic design you put into your site.

When a designer wants to use one of these custom fonts, they can use a web font—a font that doesn’t have to be installed on a computer because it’s accessible via a server where the file is hosted. From there, that font gets called up and loaded into the browser where it can be viewed how the designer intended.

Over the years, fonts have been reformatted and optimized for use on web pages, with improved compression (for smaller file sizes and faster load times) and metadata. There are four main types of web fonts to know: the first and most common, TrueType Font (TTF); Web Open Font Format (WOFF), developed specifically for use on webpages; WOFF2, with improved compression, and Embedded OpenType (EOT).

Once you have downloaded or purchased a font to use in design (some are open-source, but some require a license to use online), you can reformat it to be any of the above types of web fonts, e.g. WOFF or WOFF2. This can be done through a site that requires proof of license, then provides a font package with those formats.

All of this is coded into the site’s CSS, but it isn’t foolproof and there are a few things to consider—like browser compatibility, rendering speeds, and availability.

How do web fonts work?

All websites are styled with CSS (cascading style sheets) that tell a browser how to display all the visual elements like spacing, colors, textures, and fonts. Typically, a font is indicated with a font tag right in the CSS, so a browser knows how to treat headers and different sections of text. A designer can code CSS to have a hierarchy of fonts in the event that one font isn’t available so another one displays instead, always ending in sans-serif, shown below.

font-family: "Source Sans Pro","Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;

In this hierarchy, if a font isn’t available on a computer, the browser will default the next font in line, on and on, to the lowest-level available font on that computer, sans-serif. For example, below is the Hiring Headquarters homepage as it was designed, with Gotham Bold. If Gotham Bold isn’t available, it will appear in Gotham Light. If that font isn’t available, it will default to Helvetica, then Arial, then sans-serif.

With web fonts, which can either be hosted locally, on a third-party server or accessed through a provider like Google Fonts or Typekit, designers use a “@font-face” declaration in the CSS to call up a web font. Each font file will include all the options, from light, italic, normal, bold and extra bold, etc. and additional sets to accommodate foreign languages.

A few things to consider when using web fonts

Web fonts are great in that they can boost performance, search rank, and create brand consistency. But there are a few things to keep in mind when using this technology.

You want to indicate a fallback web safe font in your CSS. In CSS, creating a font stack will assign a font to different blocks of text, but will also indicate inheritances and backup fonts. In case a browser doesn’t support your chosen font or the font provider’s server is down, including a web-safe font in your CSS font stack will ensure your text always appears. The dreaded flash of invisible text (FOIT) can last anywhere from 3 to 30 seconds, depending on the browser, which means your site may display no text at all until the browser calls in a default font. (That’s not good for bounce rates.) The Filament Group has covered how to optimize web fonts extensively; check out this article from them to learn more about their approach to loading web fonts for faster page load times.

Not all browsers support all web fonts. Rolling the dice with which font format you choose will largely depend on your audience, and who is using which browser to view your site. You may opt for a WOFF or WOFF2 font because a majority of browsers support them, but to prevent anyone from seeing nothing at all, add in a web-safe font as well.

Pay attention to rendering speeds. Using multiple web fonts may require more HTTP requests to the server where that web font resides, and you want as few HTTP requests as possible to keep your site from running slowly. File size can also affect load times, so it’s important to only use the options listed above that you really need (whether it’s italic but not bold, etc.).

Know that third-party font hosting sites can always go down. When their servers go down, your font isn’t available—and that text won’t appear unless you have a web-safe font as a backup.

Double-check your CSS to make sure it’s correctly pathing to the font. If you’ve downloaded or purchased a font, ensure your CSS is pointing to the correct location of that font, whether it’s to a folder on your own server or through a line of JavaScript code provided by a third-party font host.

This just scratches the surface of how to use this technology but is a good thing for both designers and clients alike to know when it comes to both site design and performance. Are you a CSS programmer or designer interested in the more technical aspects of optimizing web fonts?

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