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Custom Font-Based Phone Keyboards

Fontmoji Enables Users to Text With Emojis

— December 5, 2018 — Tech
Fontmoji turns text into custom stickers using over 70 fontmoji styles. Users can write messages with letters made entirely of birthday cakes, party balloons or fire. Whether you want to send something wacky, loving, funny or celebratory, this keyboard has something for every occasion.

Fontmoji is using a new font technology called Opentype SVG in its keyboard that allows users to send messages in expressive fonts that look like typical emojis social media users have become accustomed to. The Fontmoji keyboard also offers font recommendations based on what users typically type.

The Keyboard transforms one's text messages into custom stickers with just one tap.
Trend Themes
1. Custom Font-based Keyboards - New font technologies are enabling custom and expressive font-based keyboards, creating opportunities for companies to develop their own keyboard applications.
2. Opentype SVG Technology - Opentype SVG is emerging as a powerful font technology for creating unique and expressive fonts, providing opportunities for companies to explore this technology in their products.
3. Emojis as Stickers - The trend of turning text into custom stickers using emojis is gaining popularity, creating opportunities for businesses to incorporate this feature into their messaging applications and platforms.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile App Development - The trend of custom font-based keyboards and new font technologies requires mobile app developers to remain up-to-date with the latest font technology trends and incorporate them into their messaging applications.
2. Graphic Design - With the emergence of Opentype SVG technology, graphic designers can create unique and expressive fonts with ease, providing them with new opportunities to showcase their skills and market these new typefaces to their clients.
3. Social Media Platforms - Messaging apps and social media platforms can gain a competitive edge by incorporating features like emoji stickers, which allow users to express themselves creatively and engage more with their friends and followers.
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