In this episode of the “Design +” video series, MIT MAD explores the intersection of design and typography with type designer Matthew Carter, co-founder of Carter & Cone and creator of iconic typefaces such as Verdana and Georgia.

How do you create typefaces that serve both aesthetic and practical purposes? Sharing his thoughts on the design process, Carter discusses the balance between art and functionality in type design, the importance of readability, and the constraints and freedoms that come with working within the structure of the alphabet.