However, numerous people have been distressed to discover one of Instagram's new fonts bears an upsetting similarity to Comic Sans — the most hated font in the world. Created by former Microsoft ...

As an integral part of memorable, successful design, good typography can influence the way we perceive and interact with the world around us. Some fonts are more successful than others, and over ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Paul Renner; VW As an integral part of memorable, successful design, good typography ...

Next time you find yourself stuck in the middle of an essay with a deadline looming, try switching to Comic Sans.

Tim Harford, economist and author of the book 'Messy: How To be Creative and Resilient in a Tidy-Minded World' believes that ugly fonts like Comic Sans or Monotype Corsiva help you concentrate on ...