Lineto
Swiss independent foundry known for contemporary designs like Circular, Akkurat, and LL Brown used by tech companies.
lineto.com ↗Lineto is an independent Swiss type foundry based in Zurich, founded in 1993. The foundry has become synonymous with contemporary, minimalist type design that appeals to tech companies and design-forward brands.
Swiss Design Heritage
Lineto carries forward the Swiss design tradition of clarity, precision, and functional beauty. Their typefaces reflect this heritage while pushing typography into new territory with distinctive contemporary details.
The Circular Phenomenon
Circular, designed by Laurenz Brunner, became one of the most influential typefaces of the 2010s. Its geometric forms with subtle humanist touches made it the typeface of choice for tech companies including Spotify, Airbnb, and countless startups seeking a modern, approachable look.
Notable Typefaces
Lineto's carefully curated library includes:
- Circular - The geometric sans that defined startup aesthetics
- Akkurat - A utilitarian sans-serif with modernist roots
- LL Brown - A warm grotesque with British influences
- Replica - A distinctive monospace design
Approach to Type Design
Lineto takes a quality-over-quantity approach, releasing only a handful of meticulously crafted typefaces. Each font family is designed to be comprehensive, with multiple weights, widths, and extensive language support.
Cultural Impact
Lineto's fonts have become visual shorthand for contemporary tech and design culture. Their typefaces appear everywhere from mobile apps to museum exhibitions, defining the typographic aesthetic of the digital age.
