Gilbert is sans-serif typeface, a tribute font to honor the memory of Gilbert Baker, the creator of the LGBT

Rainbow Flag A rainbow flag is a multicolored flag consisting of the colors of the rainbow. The designs differ, but many of the colors are based on the spectral colors of the visible light spectrum. The LGBT flag introduced in 1978 is the most recognized ...

. 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. This font has 2 versions, namely Color Bold and Bold. The Color Bold version was made in colors with

OpenType OpenType is a format for scalable computer fonts. It was built on its predecessor TrueType, retaining TrueType's basic structure and adding many intricate data structures for prescribing typographic behavior. OpenType is a registered trademark ...

SVG. The font has been included in

Adobe Fonts Adobe Fonts (formerly Typekit) is an online service that provides its subscribers with access to its font library, under a single licensing agreement. The fonts may be used directly on websites, or synced via Adobe Creative Cloud to applications ...

since 2019 under the

SIL Open Font License The SIL Open Font License (or OFL in short) is one of the major open font licenses, which allows embedding, or "bundling", of the font in commercially sold products. OFL is a free and open source license. It was created by SIL Internationa ...

(OFL) license. An animated version was made by Animography. 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 Times Square is a major commercial intersection, tourist destination, entertainment hub, and neighborhood in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It is formed by the junction of Broadway, Seventh Avenue, and 42nd Street. Together with adjacent ...

's giant screens.

Awards

* Webby for Good 2018. * The One Show 2018 Silver in Typography * Clio 2018 Bronze in Brand Design * D&AD Yellow Pencil 2018 in Campaign Branding & Identity * Caples 2018 *

Cannes Lions The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity (formerly the International Advertising Festival) is a global event for those working in creative communications, advertising, and related fields. It is considered the largest gathering of the ...

2017 Silver in Typography and Bronze in Typography

Gallery

Gilbert Color Bold - Specimen.jpg, alt=Sample of the Gilbert Color Bold font, Gilbert Color Bold Specimen Gilbert Color Bold - Katakana, Japanese characters.png, alt=Sample of the Gilbert Color Bold font, Katakana, Japanese characters Gilbert Color Bold - Description.jpg, alt=Sample of the Gilbert Color Bold font Gilbert Color Bold - Quote.jpg, alt=Sample of the Gilbert Color Bold font

References

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