In the world of design news, things tend to slow down in December as brands and studios look towards the holidays – which can lead to some slow news days here at Creative Bloq. So, thank goodness for Marco Rubio, who has just gifted us a late contender for the most ridiculous typography story of the year.
Under Joe Biden in 2023, the US State Department switched from Times New Roman to Calibri for all official documents. But now, in what is apparently an attempt to reverse a DEI decision, Rubio has ordered a return to Times New Roman. And to say designers are bewildered would be an understatement. We've never seen so much drama involving two of the best free fonts.
