At the end of March, 2017, the LGBTQ community lost Gilbert Baker, an iconic designer from the early days of the community's fight for rights, and the Gilbert font has been created to commemorate the man and his most famous work. Though the name Gilbert Baker likely doesn't ring any bells, he is the designer of the rainbow pride flag, perhaps the single most recognizable icon of the LGBTQ community.
In honor of Baker's legacy, NewFest and NYC Pride partnered with Fontself to create the Gilbert font. Available as a complete family of weights and styles, the font is free to download on a purpose-built site. While it can be used as a standard vector font, it is most true to its purpose when typed in color.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Commemorative Fonts
- Creating custom fonts to commemorate important individuals or events can be a powerful way to honor their legacy.
- LGBTQ Pride Design
- Designing and incorporating LGBTQ pride symbols and aesthetics into various creative projects can promote inclusivity and support for the community.
- Custom Typeface Downloads
- Providing easily accessible and free downloads of custom typefaces can encourage creativity and experimentation in design.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Graphic Design
- Graphic designers can leverage commemorative fonts to create unique and meaningful visual experiences for clients and brands.
- Event Planning
- Event planners can incorporate LGBTQ pride design elements, such as the Gilbert font, into event collateral and branding to celebrate diversity and equality.
- Digital Publishing
- Digital publishers can offer custom typeface downloads to enhance readers' experiences and differentiate their publications in a crowded market.
