Type Designer Mark Simonson: The Inside Story
Mark Simonson has created many memorable typefaces; one of my favorites is the script Lakeside, inspired by titles from the 1944 film noir movie “Laura.”

To learn more about Mark’s path from art director to full-time type designer, read the full profile. How else will you discover the link between Mark and Regis Philbin?
This article was last modified on January 3, 2022
This article was first published on February 2, 2009
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