Shape Type
Drag the control points of a letter back into shape. Your score is how far off the real typeface you landed.
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How to get the most from it
Shape Type sits in Design Challenges under Make, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something brainy, competitive and clever.
About this category: Kerning trials, alignment tests, colour matching and spot-the-difference for interface designers. Humbling in a useful way.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Giving your brain a workout
- Chasing a better score
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
Shape Type: quick answers
Is Shape Type free?
Yes. Shape Type is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Shape Type?
No. You can use Shape Type without signing up for anything.
Does Shape Type work on a phone?
Not well. We file Shape Type as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is Shape Type safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Shape Type take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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