Crafting
Legacies
I don't just design letters —
I engineer how brands speak, and
protect them at law.
Letters are how
culture finds
its voice
My work exists at the intersection of typography, technology, culture, and law.
With a B.Sc. in Technology and E-Commerce, an LL.B. (Hons), and an LL.M. in Commercial Law from the University of Colombo, completed with Merit in 2026, my academic background reflects the multidisciplinary nature of my work.
My postgraduate research explored the copyrightability of typeface design and font software within the Sri Lankan legal framework, drawing comparative insights from the United States and the United Kingdom.
These disciplines inform how I approach typography, not merely as visual expression, but as a combination of cultural identity, software engineering, intellectual property, and commercial value.
The craft
in detail
Four disciplines. One coherent vision. Executed with the precision of an engineer and the soul of an artist.
Bespoke Brand Typography
Exclusive brand-owned typefaces that embed a company's DNA into every keystroke — IP-protected visual identity at its deepest.
Script Localisation
Expanding Latin brand typefaces into fully functional, culturally accurate Tamil and Indic scripts — optical harmony across every letterform.
Calligraphy & Logotype
Hand-lettered logotypes, expressive calligraphy, and brand mark refinement — from analogue gesture to digital precision.
Cultural Brand Strategy
Brand audits, positioning workshops, and tone-of-voice development ensuring visual identity resonates across diverse cultural markets.
Work at
global scale
From operating system integrations to international concert stages — every project is proof that typographic engineering at the highest level changes how the world reads, feels, and remembers a brand.
Kavivanar — A system font for a billion devices
Natively integrated into Apple's operating system. Premium, culturally authentic Tamil typography reaching millions. Guarantees seamless cross-platform brand consistency and technical reliability at an enterprise scale.
Typographic concert backdrops at international scale
Custom typographic visual designs for massive international live music tours. Drives visual impact and deep cultural resonance, elevating the premium value of massive international productions.
Pavanam, Neythal & Kavivanar
Open-source typefaces among the most widely distributed Tamil fonts in the world. Eliminates licensing friction and accelerates global market penetration for international brands.
Thought leadership in Tamil type
Invited TEDx speaker and international typography forum presenter — advancing Tamil typographic discourse at the world's most visible stages.
Educating the next generation of Tamil designers
Immersive workshops equipping designers with analogue lettering techniques and a deeper understanding of Tamil letterform architecture — from Singapore to India and beyond.
"You are so talented buddy 😍"
—
A.R. Rahman
Academy
Award-winning Composer
Open-source
typefaces
Free for the world. Built for beauty. Engineered to last.
Selected work
View full portfolio →
As seen in, spoken
at,
written about
Featured in Press
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The New Wave of Indian Type DesignGoogle Design
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Emotions in EzhuthuThe New Indian Express
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Fonts That InspireHumans of Madras
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Feature on Tamil TypographyThe Hindu, India
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Feature on Tamil Type DesignThe Guindy Times · Anna University, Tamil Nadu
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68 Best Free Fonts for DesignersCreative Bloq
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Collective #125Codrops
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Tharique AzeezLuc Devroye · Type Research
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Featured by A.R. RahmanInstagram · 2022
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Featured by A.R. RahmanInstagram · 2020
Workshops & Talks
- TEDx
- Seminar
- Workshop
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Workshop
வரைதமிழ் — Tamil Expressive Lettering Workshop
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Workshop
Multilingual Logo Design
View 6 older talks
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Workshop
Taste of Tamil Letterforms: Drawing with Confidence
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Workshop
Tamil Lettering
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Introduction to Tamil Type Design
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Workshop
Introduction to Font Tools
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The Creative Process
OpenType
Mastery,
Systems Thinking
Programming complex ligatures, contextual alternates, and multi-script shaping — now backed by legal IP expertise.
Ready to make
something lasting?
Whether it's a custom typeface, a Tamil script localisation, a calligraphic logotype, or guidance on protecting your typographic IP — let's build something the world will still remember in fifty years.
What to
expect
Do you only work on Tamil fonts?
What does Typographic IP Consultation involve?
What is the typical timeline for a custom typeface?
Who owns the rights to a bespoke typeface?
Can you expand our existing Latin font into Tamil?
What deliverables do I receive?
Services &
Timelines
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Bespoke Typeface
8–24 weeks Starts at $25k
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Script Localisation (Latin → Tamil)
4–10 weeks Starts at $10k
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Logotype & Calligraphy
2–4 weeks Starts at $5k
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Brand Typography Audit
1–2 weeks $5,000 (Flat Fee)
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Typographic IP Consultation
Enquire Starts at $5k
- Workshop / Speaking Engagement Enquire
Have a
project?
Every brief is a new letter to engineer. Reach out and let's discover what we can create together — whether you're a global brand, a boutique agency, or an independent creative.
hi@thariqueazeez.com