About
Peddana is an Open Source typeface supporting both the Telugu and Latin scripts. This font was developed mainly for the use in news publications and is suitable for text, headings, posters and invitations.
The Telugu is developed by Appaji Ambarisha Darbha in 2013 and made available under the SIL Open Font License v1.1 by Silicon Andhra. The Latin is developed by SIL International and originally published as Charis. The Peddana project is led by Appaji Ambarisha Darbha, a type designer based in Hyderabad, India. To contribute, see github.com/appajid/peddana
Designer
1Appaji Ambarisha is a seasoned type designer and digital media professional based in Hyderabad, India. With over three decades of experience in advertising, printing, and publishing, he has pioneered innovative design solutions, particularly in Telugu and Kannada Unicode fonts. His creative journey spans distinguished roles in top advertising firms across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka, earning him recognition as a graphic designer of exceptional caliber.
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