Adobe

Adobe is primarily known as a software company, but its Adobe Originals program has made significant contributions to typography since 1989. The program was created to develop high-quality typefaces that would showcase the capabilities of PostScript and later OpenType.

Adobe Originals Program

The Adobe Originals program was launched to create original typefaces that would set new standards for digital type. Early releases like Myriad and Minion demonstrated the potential of digital typography and became some of the most widely used fonts in design.

PostScript and Font Technology

Adobe's development of PostScript in 1984 revolutionized digital typography by enabling high-quality, scalable fonts. The company later co-developed OpenType with Microsoft, which has become the standard format for modern fonts.

Notable Typefaces

Adobe's portfolio includes influential original designs and high-quality revivals:

• Myriad Pro - A versatile humanist sans-serif, famously used by Apple
• Adobe Garamond - Robert Slimbach's acclaimed revival of the classic
• Adobe Caslon - A faithful interpretation of William Caslon's work
• Source Sans Pro - A popular open-source sans-serif

Adobe Fonts Service

Adobe Fonts (formerly Typekit) provides subscribers access to thousands of high-quality fonts, including the entire Adobe Originals library. This service has made professional typography accessible to millions of designers worldwide.