Manic Type is a studio dedicated to the art of letters—their forms, textures, and the voices they carry.

Hi, I’m Jamie. I’m the person drawing the letters around here. I’ve spent the past decade following my curiosity into type. Making fonts that are thoughtful, expressive, and sometimes a little strange. There are always new reasons to love letters.

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Why Manic?Manic takes its name from the manicule—the little pointing hand found in books and margins. It reflects our love of the handmade, the curious, and the small details that make a difference. We bring that spirit to fonts with a human touch, ready for your first poster or your next big identity.

Let’s make something together.

I work with designers, studios, and businesses all around the world on making type that feels just right for them. Tell me what you’re making and we can explore the right approach together.

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Awards

2025
  • TDC – Judge's Choice
  • Applied Arts – Winner
  • ADC – Finalist
  • D&D – Shortlist
2023
  • Art Directors Club of Canada – Bronze
  • Communication Arts – Shortlist

Work

  • Canada Type – Type Designer
  • The Northern Block – Type Designer
  • OCAD University – Sessional Instructor
  • Type Electives – Instructor

Speaking

2025
  • DesignThinkers (Toronto) – Workshop
  • George Brown College – Guest Lecture
  • RGD Webinar – Type Journeys
2024
  • George Brown College – Guest Lecture
2023
  • KABK – Guest Lecture
2022
  • Typographics
2020
  • TypeLab

Selected clients

  • Apple
  • Publicis Canada
  • DINAMO
  • Fook Communications
  • HelloMe
  • EQ Bank

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Website designed by Jamie Chang.
Set in Antic and Picholine Antique.

Font testing and shop powered by Fontdue, and Stripe.