Monkey Type on launching as ‘an antidote to the type scene’

After working under the radar, the masterminds behind the elusive Monkey Type have finally stepped into the limelight. Pioneered by DIA’s dynamic duo, Mitch Paone and Meg Donohoe, Monkey Type is a unique type foundry that injects a dose of fun and irreverence into typeface design. Operating independently from their acclaimed motion design studio, they’ve managed to create a striking identity of their own. Clearing the air, Donohoe and Paone lift the veil on what sparked their decision to operate incognito and the invaluable lessons they’ve gleaned from their early days as a foundry, drawing upon their motion expertise in the process. Additionally, they delve into the bold design and layout of their website, the process of naming their typefaces, and how their work at DIA and type industry insights fuel their approach.

“The main concept was to create a foundry that made serious typefaces but didn’t take itself seriously.”

Meg Donohoe
Co-Founder

“Monkey Type is not an extension
of DIA Studio; it’s a different beast and that’s been very intentional.”

Mitch Paone
Co-Founder