Google Fonts Designers Directory

Explore the type designers and foundries behind Google Fonts. Browse 443+ creators from 51+ countries, discover their font catalogs, and learn about the people shaping open-source typography.

Every font on Google Fonts is free and open-source - designed by independent creators, studios, and organizations.

443

Designers & Foundries

1,688

Font Families

51+

Countries

344

With Biographies

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Most Prolific Google Font Designers in 2026

By font family count

All Designers A-Z

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50 designers

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21 designers

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23 designers

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30 designers

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19 designers

J

35 designers

M

31 designers

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19 designers

P

17 designers

S

37 designers

T

28 designers

Google Fonts Designers - Frequently Asked Questions

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Who designs Google Fonts?

Google Fonts are created by 443+ independent type designers, type foundries, and design studios from 51+ countries - not just Google. Contributors range from solo designers to large organizations that publish and maintain open-source font families.

02

Are Google Fonts professionally designed?

Yes. Most Google Fonts are created by professional type designers and established foundries. Fonts must pass technical review and quality checks before being accepted into the library.

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How many font families are on Google Fonts in 2026?

As of 2026, Google Fonts hosts 1,688+ free font families across 5 categories: sans-serif, serif, display, handwriting, and monospace. The library is updated regularly with new additions.

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Can I use Google Fonts commercially?

Yes. All Google Fonts are released under open-source licenses, commonly the SIL Open Font License or Apache 2.0. They can be used in commercial projects including websites, branding, apps, and print materials at no cost.

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Who are the most prolific Google Fonts designers?

The designers with the most font families on Google Fonts include Google, TypeTogether, José Scaglione. These prolific contributors have shaped a significant portion of the open-source typography ecosystem.

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Do I need to credit the font designer when using Google Fonts?

Attribution is not required in visible designs for most use cases. However, if you redistribute font files, you must include the license and copyright notices according to the font's specific open-source license.

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How are designers credited on Google Fonts?

Credits may list individual designers, collaborators, or a foundry that published the font. Some projects include multiple contributors and maintain authorship information in accompanying documentation and license files.

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How can a designer submit a font to Google Fonts?

Designers can submit fonts via the google/fonts GitHub repository. Fonts must be open-source and pass a review process that checks quality, technical compatibility, and licensing before being published in the catalog.

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Are all Google Fonts open source?

Yes. Every font in the Google Fonts library is distributed under an open-source license (typically SIL OFL or Apache 2.0) that allows free use, sharing, and modification under its terms.

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What is the difference between a type designer and a type foundry?

A type designer creates the letterforms and builds the font files. A type foundry publishes, distributes, and maintains fonts, often representing multiple designers. Both are represented in this directory.

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