# Streamlined Typography Apps Online App Prototypo Allows Easy Font Creation and Customization By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-05-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/font-creation References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2014/05/prototypo-font-creator.html) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/599698621/prototypo-streamlining-font-creation) If you are a budding graphic designer or typography enthusiast, this [font creation app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fonts-ninja) will be right up your alley. Prototypo lets users customize typeface in an effort to streamline the font creation process. The open-sourced online platform is currently undergoing a [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-typography-stamp-set) campaign to fund further refining of type designs inside the app and export readily available font files. This is a great tool to use, especially if you don't have previous design experience. Whether font creation is your profession or hobby, the online app will come in handy as it has over 20 parameters to refine typefaces with. With an easy to use editing interface, Prototypo could be the next big thing in the world of design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Customizable Typeface:** The trend of customizable typeface apps like Prototypo presents an opportunity for designers to create unique fonts tailored to their specific needs. - **Streamlined Font Creation:** The trend of streamlined font creation tools, such as Prototypo, offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for graphic designers to create fonts quickly and efficiently. - **Open-sourced Typography Platforms:** The trend of open-sourced typography platforms like Prototypo allows for collaboration, customization, and sharing of fonts, unlocking new possibilities for designers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Graphic Design:** The graphic design industry can benefit from customizable typeface apps like Prototypo, as it provides designers with the tools to create unique and personalized fonts for their projects. - **App Development:** App development industry can explore the opportunity of creating similar streamlined font creation tools to enhance user experience and simplify the font customization process. - **Creative Software:** The creative software industry can leverage the trend of open-sourced typography platforms like Prototypo to develop collaborative and customizable font creation tools. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Typography Preview Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/font-tester.md) - [Design Font Optimizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/font-size-tool.md) - [Typography Workflow Managers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rightfont.md) - [Font-Personalizing Website Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fontonic.md) - [Mood-Based Typography Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/font-moodify.md) - [Font Preview Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justgooglefont.md) - [Visual Design Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/textbehind.md) - [Personalized Font-Finding Algorithms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/font-vibes.md) - [Modular Typography Stamp Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-typography-stamp-set.md)