In 2015, the Special Region of Yogyakarta introduced its new city branding under the slogan “Jogja Istimewa”. One of the most recognizable elements of this identity is its distinctive lowercase wordmark, designed to reflect the values of equality, openness, simplicity, and the unique spirit of Yogyakarta.
At Locomotype, we developed Jogjakartype, a custom typeface derived from the official “Jogja Istimewa” wordmark. The project was created with a simple purpose: to help communities, organizations, and designers seamlessly incorporate Yogyakarta’s visual identity into digital media without having to recreate the lettering manually.
While the original logo exists only as a graphic mark, Jogjakartype transforms its letterforms into a fully functional typeface that can be used just like any other font. This allows users to create headlines, posters, social media graphics, presentations, and promotional materials while maintaining consistency with the official “Jogja Istimewa” identity.
Alongside the main typeface, we also developed Jogjakartype Logos, a companion icon font containing official symbols and logos associated with the Special Region of Yogyakarta. Together, these fonts provide a practical toolkit for designers, institutions, and communities promoting Yogyakarta across various digital platforms.
Jogjakartype is available as a free download and may be freely shared to support educational, cultural, and promotional initiatives related to Yogyakarta.
However, the font is licensed exclusively for personal and non-profit use. Commercial use, including products, services, or projects intended for financial gain, is not permitted without obtaining the appropriate authorization.
Although Jogjakartype has been developed as a functional typeface, it is derived from the official “Jogja Istimewa” visual identity. Therefore, the copyright of the original letterforms and logo remains the property of the Government of the Special Region of Yogyakarta (Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta).
Users are encouraged to respect the official branding guidelines and use the typeface responsibly in accordance with applicable regulations.
Jogjakartype was never intended to be a commercial product. Instead, it represents our small contribution to the creative community by making Yogyakarta’s official visual identity more accessible to designers, students, institutions, and local communities.
We hope this typeface helps preserve the consistency of the “Jogja Istimewa” brand while inspiring more creative works that celebrate one of Indonesia’s most culturally significant regions. As with all of our type design projects, we believe typography is more than a collection of letterforms, it is a medium for preserving identity, strengthening communication, and supporting the communities it serves.
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