When we created our type foundry, we envisioned a place built by designers, for designers. We understand the brand equity that lives inside a truly well-crafted typeface, the cultural weight it carries, the emotion it shapes, and the quiet authority it brings to any identity.
We also know the reality of the work: you fall in love with a typeface, but the client… usually doesn’t. (And if you’re one of those rare CMOs who genuinely cares — we see you and we salute you.) Most of the time the question is: “Why can’t we just use Verdana?” or “Isn’t Google Fonts enough?”
You know the value.
We help you sell that value.
Every typeface we release has one foot in history — a lineage, a whisper from a master, a form shaped by time. This gives you something powerful to point to: timelessness. And every CEO and CMO on earth wants to be part of a legacy. We bring the past into the present with craft, clarity, purpose — and yes, a bit of humour.
And because we’re designers, we’ve fixed the thing designers hate most:
licensing hell.
No more counting website visitors.
No more worrying if the logo needs a separate license.
No more “do we need a web, desktop, or app license — or all three?”
We removed that entire mental load.
Our new license covers App, Web, and Desktop — all in one.
And pricing is based only on company size, measured in number of employees.
Not users. Not impressions. Not downloads. Just size.
Small companies pay less.
Large companies pay more, because they can.
Simple. Fair. Human.
And if you ever have ideas, revival suggestions, or historical references you wish someone would bring back to life — tell us.
We’d love to hear them.
Bespoke type projects
We create bespoke fonts tailored to your brand, giving your visual identity a unique voice and making every touchpoint unmistakably yours.
Tailored Design
Every letter, number, and symbol is designed specifically for the client.
Unique Identity
It gives a brand a one-of-a-kind look that can’t be found elsewhere.
Flexible Usage
Can be optimized for logos, digital interfaces, print materials, signage, or any specific use case.
Full Control
The client usually has input on style, weight, proportions, and other typographic details.
Gärde Design Studio
Gärde Design is a Stockholm-based studio partnering with founders shaping the future. We build distinctive, enduring identities through typography, branding, and digital design, turning ambitious ideas into sharp, scalable systems. Our approach is concept-driven and cross-disciplinary, blending contemporary aesthetics with functional clarity. Rooted in craft and defined by execution, we work where strategy meets beauty, and where clarity creates impact.
For project inquiries get in touch: hello@gardedesign.se
Contact
type@gardedesign.se
Gärde Design
Eriksbergsgatan 31
Stockholm, Sweden
Trials
When you download our trial font library, you’ll get a ZIP file with trial versions of our typefaces (including kerning) and a reduced glyph set. These fonts are free to use for testing and for creating mockups in both paid and unpaid pitches. For the full details, just have a look at the Trial License section in the EULA.