Apply — The Ignition Award by Blaze Type

Personal information

First name *

Last name *

Email address *

Country of residence *

Website / portfolio optional

Your background

Current status *

Currently enrolled student BA, MA, or equivalent design / type design program

School / institution *

Program / degree

Proof of current student status * Student card or enrollment certificate. PDF or image.

↑ Drop file or click to browse PDF · JPG · PNG — max 5 MB

Your typeface

Typeface name *

Classification

Number of styles / weights

Variable font?

Yes No

Brief description * In 2–3 sentences: what is this typeface, what inspired it, what is it for?

0 / 500

Files

Type specimen PDF * Max 10 pages. Show the typeface in use — text settings, display sizes, character sets.

↑ Drop PDF or click to browse PDF only — max 20 MB

Process document * Max 5 pages. Sketches, references, design decisions — show how the typeface came to be.

↑ Drop PDF or click to browse PDF only — max 15 MB

Font files * Working files — OTF, TTF, or variable font. Not required to be production-ready.

↑ Drop font files or click to browse OTF · TTF · WOFF · ZIP — multiple files accepted

Cover letter

Your letter * Max 300 words. Tell us who you are, what drives your type practice, and where you want to go. English or French.

0 / 300 words

Letter language

English Français

Award

The Ignition Award

Edition

2026 — 5 laureates

Deadline

July 31, 2026

By submitting this application you confirm that all information provided is accurate, and that you retain full rights to the submitted work. Submission does not transfer any rights to Blaze Type. Your data will be used solely for the purpose of this award. Questions: [email protected]

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