The all new TFD is here! Read about the methodologies behind the directory here.

Recent changes

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Upcoming

  • Dark mode
  • Reset buttons
    • Create a global reset button
    • Create reset/clear button for filters with multi-select
  • Fix Z → A ordering in grid view
  • Image optimization
    • Implement better image handle to serve smaller sized images for smaller devices and smaller grid sizes.
  • Share / save view settings
    • Link view settings to query parameters appended to the URL
  • Unconditional filters
    • Add an option to make stacking filters more liberal, so users can filter by “this or that.” For example, a user searching for type foundries with fonts by latinx designers may want to filter by multiple Latin American countries.
  • Performance upgrades
    • Improve sluggish load times & filtering
  • Remove Adobe Fonts data
    • I generally think subscription services are deceptively predatory and not in the best interest of independent creators and businesses. I have been wrestling with the idea of removing Adobe Fonts from the directory for a long time and still have not come to a final decision yet.

Long term

  • Redesign foundry submission form
    • Would eventually like to rework the form submission experience to be more fluid and digestible.
  • Typeface Directory
    • This is in progress, but it is also a massive lift. View the site to join the waitlist.
  • Commission database
    • The directory currently is built on top of Airtable which has served me well over the years, but as I work on the Typeface Directory I am interested in potentially commissioning a backend for the directories.
    • I have dreams of a glorified JSON editor if anyone wants to chat!
    • Could allow foundries/users to submit updates easier and make the approval process more streamlined.
  • Recurring automated screenshots
    • Thankfully foundries don’t update their websites too often, however, monitoring hundreds of foundry websites is untenable. I’d be interested in implementing a system which could update foundry screenshots on a set schedule.
  • Open-source font management tool
    • This is a pie in the sky dream. But who knows!
    • If you have development chops and share the same vision, please get in touch 👀

Suggestions & Submissions

I am always open to feedback and suggestions! You can send any of your ideas to matthew@morningtype.com

Looking to submit a foundry or contribute an update? Please view the submission page →