Lucas de Groot
Lucas de Groot is a renowned Dutch type designer best known for creating the Calibri typeface, which was widely adopted for its modern and legible design, particularly suited for digital screens. His work has significantly influenced typography in both print and digital mediums, and he has contributed to numerous other typefaces throughout his career. Recently, he commented on the US State Department's decision to revert to Times New Roman, expressing that the change undermines the accessibility intended by the previous use of Calibri.
Born on May 01, 1962 (63 years old)
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Lucas de Groot is the Dutch designer who created Calibri.
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Lucas de Groot, the Dutch designer who created the Calibri typeface, told BBC Newshour the change was both 'sad and hilarious'.
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