IKEA recently announced the launched of its new 'Soffa Sans' font that was created using VALLENTUNA software-- a sofa planning tool. The font was made in partnership with Proximity London and each letter of the font can form a section of a sofa.
Marcos Tejedor, Living Rooms Sales Leader IKEA UK & Ireland said: "We’ve been really enjoying seeing the fun that people are having with our sofas, and the innovative solutions they are creating. Inspired by their creativity, we’ve launched Soffa Sans: the world’s comfiest font. Its modular form and relaxed letter-spacing makes it one of the most versatile fonts out there and we’re looking forward to seeing where it’s used."
This restrained typography denotes a comfortable yet universal experience. The well-crafted fonts can be downloaded to allow users to create their own sofas.
Sofa-Inspired Fonts
IKEA Launched 'Soffa Sans' Font Using VALLENTUNA Software
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