Gilbert (typeface) explained

Gilbert
Style:	Sans-serif
Creator:	Robyn Makinson Kazunori Shiina Hayato Yamasaki
Foundry:	Fontself
Releasedate:	2017
License:	SIL Open Font License
Latest Release Version:	1.005
Latin:	yes

Gilbert is sans-serif typeface, a tribute font to honor the memory of Gilbert Baker, the creator of the LGBT Rainbow Flag. This colorful typeface was supposedly designed to "express diversity and inclusion", specially made for striking headlines and statements that could live on banners for rallies and protests. It is part of the TypeWithPride initiative, a collaboration between NewFest, NYC Pride, Ogilvy and Fontself.^{[1] [2] [3]}

This font has 2 versions, namely Color Bold and Bold. The Color Bold version was made in colors with OpenType SVG. The font has been included in Adobe Fonts since 2019 under the SIL Open Font License (OFL) license.^{[4] [5] [6]} An animated version was made by Animography. ^[7]

In May 2017 a contest was organized to invite creatives to design their own banners, posters, videos and signs to celebrate diversity & creativity. Many creatives joined and submitted their work and grand prize winners got their creations showcased at Times Square's giant screens.^{[8] [9]}

Awards

• Webby for Good 2018.^[10]
• The One Show 2018 Silver in Typography^[11]
• Clio 2018 Bronze in Brand Design^[12]
• D&AD Yellow Pencil 2018 in Campaign Branding & Identity^[13]
• Caples 2018^[14]
• Cannes Lions 2017 Silver in Typography and Bronze in Typography^[15]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Download the New Gilbert Font. Apr 19, 2018. Gilbert Baker Foundation.
2. Web site: The Rainbow Flag Is Now An Awesome Font. April 25, 2017. Fast Company.
3. Web site: Typeface released to honour LGBT activist, artist and rainbow flag creator Gilbert Baker. 24 April 2017. It’s Nice That.
4. Web site: Gilbert Font Family.
5. Web site: License for Gilbert Color Bold.
6. Web site: License for Gilbert Bold.
7. Web site: Gilbert - Animated Typeface.
8. Web site: TypeWithPride project page.
9. Web site: TypeWithPride - Gilbert Color Bold - Contest.
10. Web site: Webby for Good 2018 Award.
11. Web site: The One Show 2018 Silver Award.
12. Web site: Clio 2018 Bronze Award.
13. Web site: D&AD Yellow Pencil Award.
14. Web site: Caples Award.
15. Web site: Cannes Lions 2017 Silver and Bronze Award. https://web.archive.org/web/20200328233136/http://www.welovead.com/en/works/details/f90wgpozn. 2020-03-28. dead.