Madimi One: A typeface by Zimbabwean female type designer Taurai Mtake

Madimi - A Google Font created by a Zimbabwean type designer.

Google Fonts recently introduced two type faces designed by African designers to its open source fonts; “Ojuju” by Chisaokwu Joboson, a Nigerian brand and type designer, and “Madimi One” by Taurai Valerie Mtake , a Zimbabwean visual communicator and type designer.

The typeface Madimi is inspired by the Nguni Symbols of Southern Africa given Mtake’s interest in promoting fonts and brands celebrating African culture.

Are you wondering what it takes to design a font for Google Fonts?

We encourage you to follow Taurai Valeri Mtake 🇿🇼 and learn about her about her journey. Here are a few things we noted:

• She holds Masters in Visual Communications, BA Honors in Visual Communications and BA in Graphic Design

• Mtake’s has worked with brands in various industries in both full-time and freelance roles.

• Her work has been recognized by Pendoring, Loerie Awards, and Ung Svensk Form which are all prestigious awards in the design world.

• She has worked with brands like IKEA and Gucci.

• Mtake has over 12 years experience and finds ways to blend her design work with social and cultural impact.

Follow Taurai Mtake on LinkedIn Here.