# Cut-Out Foliage Fonts The Leaf Type is a Handmade Natural Typeface by Mei Linn Chan By Nikki Taylor | Published 2012-12-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaf-type References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/354497/A-Font-Made-Of-Leaves/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Leaf-Type/5430287) Mei Linn Chan came up with a way for fallen leaves to be put to good use, he created Leaf Type. Essentially, the Malaysian designer cut out [geometric formations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti) in the leaves. A letter or number appears in the center of the foliage. The process is meticulous and similar to creating a paper snowflake. The end result is a charmingly framed natural alphabet figure. Not only does Chan’s project result in a leaf that is extraordinarily detailed, but the letter or number that is extracted from the leaf becomes [another font](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/letter-pair). Therefore, Leaf Type is so much more than the silhouette of sliced spaces on a [natural green canvas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaf-house-1). It is also the smooth numbers that are cut out. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Leaf Type Designs:** Opportunity for businesses to explore innovative ways of incorporating leaf type designs in branding and marketing materials. - **Natural Typography:** Disruptive potential to create unique and eco-friendly typographic designs using natural materials like leaves. - **Handcrafted Fonts:** Businesses can tap into the trend of handcrafted fonts, providing personalized and authentic design solutions for clients. ### Who This Affects Most - **Graphic Design:** Graphic design industry can leverage leaf type designs to offer clients fresh and creative visual solutions. - **Packaging and Labeling:** Opportunity for packaging and labeling industries to incorporate natural typography in product packaging, enhancing brand identity and eco-consciousness. - **Art and Craft Supplies:** Art and craft supplies industry can explore the demand for handcrafted fonts and natural materials, offering unique tools and resources for artists and designers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Leaf-Inspired Colorful Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaf-tray.md) - [Instant Noodle-Crafted Fonts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/times-new-ramen.md) - [Modular Typography Stamp Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-typography-stamp-set.md) - [Quirky Snack-Inspired Fonts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-other-hand-font.md) - [Innovative Typeface Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharp-type.md) - [Toddler-Focused Typography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-first-book-of-fancy-letters.md) - [Typographic-Inspired Intricate Textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glyph-collection.md) - [Typography Food Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpui.md) - [Leaf-Inspired Countryside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaf-house-1.md)