The $80,000 Font Lesson

In this episode, I share a real story from my experience working with a company that unknowingly used a licensed font for years — until the font owners reached out with an $80,000 bill.






It’s a reminder for every designer and brand owner: fonts are intellectual property. The smallest detail in your design system can cost big if you’re not aware.






Here’s what happened, what I learned, and how you can avoid the same mistake.