Career Special with Jamie Clarke, Type Designer

Jamie Clarke is an independent lettering artist and type designer with over 25 years of experience, based near Bristol, UK. He started a career as a designer after completing a degree at art school, then entered the working world when the web was in its infancy. Working for a few web startups, he later joined Microsoft as EMEA Head of Design. Jamie co-founded London design agency Thin Martian, which grew to over 20 employees and attracted top global brands. After a decade at Thin Martian and the acquisition of the agency, he pursued his passion for type design; meticulously crafting illustrations to tell visual stories, with lettering often taking the spotlight. His designs have captivated an expanding audience among branding agencies, book publishers, and packaging designers.