Charles Daoud is an award-winning multidisciplinary graphic and type designer specializing in corporate identity programs, branding, typography and web design.
Based in Montreal, Canada, Charles is internationally recognized for his work with major clients, such as Netflix and Broadcom, as well as his innovative typefaces, including the ever-popular Dense, which have been downloaded by millions of users.
In 2017, he led the development of the Radio-Canada typeface, in collaboration with the public broadcaster – a project that earned him a Grafika Grand Prix as well as not only being published in the Communication Arts Typography Annual, but also making its cover.
Since 2018, he has regularly contributed to the visual design of title treatments for American series and films, including Tom & Jerry in 2021 and The Count of Monte Cristo in 2024.
Recognized as a leading figure in identity design, he has served as a jury member for several notable competitions, from the inaugural IDEA competition in 2020 to the 2025 edition of the Applied Arts Design Annual.
He was also featured as one of the “15 Canadian Graphic Designers to Follow” by MIJLO, an industry-leading design blog.
They’ve licensed our fonts
Radio-Canada, Netflix, National Football League, Major League Baseball, HBO, Microsoft, CBS, Sony Music Entertainment, AMC Network, L Brands, McDonald’s Canada, Red Bull and many more.
Awards & Mentions
2023
Applied Arts
Brand Identity – École Nationale de Danse du Canada
Design Program – Fondation Santé Sud de Lanaudière
Featured
The Best Chocolate Packaging Designs – État de Choc
2021
Jury
Finissants AEC en Graphisme / Collège Ahuntsic
2020
Communication Arts
Shortlist – Wordmark – Super Aqua Club
IDEA
Bronze – État de choc packaging
Jury
Concours IDEA / Design
Plumes d’Excellence
2019
Featured
Best of Behance – État de choc branding
Applied Arts
Packaging Series – État de choc
Entire Design Program – État de choc
Communication Arts
Shortlist – Identity program – État de choc
Shortlist – Packaging – État de choc
2018
Applied Arts
Typeface Design – Radio-Canada typeface
Communication Arts
Cover – Radio-Canada typeface
Typeface Design – Radio-Canada typeface
Grafika
Grand Prix – Police de caractères Radio-Canada
2017
Featured
Best of Behance – Radio-Canada typeface
2016
Featured
Branding Revealed – Falafel Avenue Branding
Best of Behance – Locke typeface
Myfonts.com Hot New Fonts – Locke typeface
2015
Summit
Complete Branding Package – Vertigo STK + BAR
Featured
Myfonts.com Hot New Fonts – Voga typeface
IdN vol.22 no.4 – IDC Branding
Best of Behance – Voga typeface
2014
Featured
Best of Behance – IDC Branding
Best of Behance – Dual typeface
Best of Behance – Dense typeface
Myfonts.com Hot New Fonts – Dual typeface
Geometric Graphics – IDC Branding
2013
Featured
Creativebloq.com #1 free font of the year – Dense typeface
Myfonts.com Hot New Fonts – Dense typeface
Gallery vol.26 – IDC Branding