Joshua Darden is the first Black American typeface designer to gain recognition in the USA, his years of work and contributions breaking barriers from the very begining, in an industry historically dominated by white designers. At the age of 15, he published his first typeface, quickly gaining respect for his skill and vision. He co-founded a company in 1993 for interactive fonts; briefly freelances for the Hoefler Type Foundry in 2001; and ultimately came to found his own typeography company, Darden Studio, in 2004 - establishing a brand known for high quality and critically acclaimed typefaces. Darden's work is not only influential in its design but also in the way it has shaped the typography industry, providing a new, inclusive voice in the field. His work can be found all around in day to day life.