Monotype inks deal with Canva

Monotype's deal with Canva will see it provide 1,100 curated fonts to the platform
Monotype's deal with Canva will see it provide 1,100 curated fonts to the platform

Digital typesetter and font library Monotype has reached a deal with digital design platform Canva to make more than 1,100 curated fonts available to Canva’s 110 million monthly users.

Revealed earlier this week, the partnership will allow Canva users to use established types such as Sabon and Helvetica, alongside new standards such as Gotham and Recoleta.

Canva has seen rapid growth since its foundation in 2012. Now employing over 7,000, the Australian firm’s template-based design platform has become a staple for many businesses.

Mike Matteo, SVP of global channels and alliances at Monotype, said: “Design has continued to permeate all aspects of our lives, and as people create in digital, print, and more, they've continued to gain more appreciation for the power of typography to help them express themselves in new ways.

“Our partnership with Canva puts high-quality fonts into the hands of more than 100 million people and will influence billions of designs. It’s really taking the best of creativity and technology — bringing the power of type to the world.”

Jared Ben, content partnership lead at Canva, said the business was thrilled to put the curated selection of fonts in the hands of its users.

He said: “We're working to ensure that the best content is accessible on Canva, and this partnership with Monotype, who have set the standard for font design worldwide, reinforces our commitment to empowering users with the highest quality design tools and resources.”

The fonts, available for use now, will be followed later in the partnership by educational content for users on how to get the most out of different types.