Women have long played an important role in type design and continue to make significant artistic and intellectual contributions to the field. Yet there is still a lack of cultural, ethnic, and gender diversity in our global industry. By actively seeking, supporting, and sustaining emerging talent far and wide, the type design industry can commit to becoming a community that is more equitable and vibrant.
The Malee Scholarship was established in 2019 and funded by Sharp Type Co. with a mission to advance and empower women who are part of underrepresented racial and ethnic groups in the type design field. This partnership provides financial assistance, creative mentorship, and professional guidance to support a new generation of designers who will undoubtedly enrich the type design world with new ideas.