Type Designer · Designer
Type design has a way of humbling you, it’s precise, technical, and often time-demanding, but also expressive and full of discovery.
The article profiles Nigerian type designers like Chisaokwu Joboson, Seyi Olusanya, and David James Udoh, who are redefining typography through African cultural expression. It explores how they draw inspiration from Lagos street signs, indigenous scripts, and local vernacular to create typefaces that challenge Western dominance in design. Their work, including projects like Mekanikal Display and Danfo, reflects a growing movement to build a uniquely African visual language.
Creative Boom’s January 2025 roundup by Tom May highlights seven new typefaces from international foundries and designers. The selection spans from the Art Deco-inspired SLTF Bergamot Grotesk to the culturally significant Munegascu, showcasing innovation, heritage, and stylistic diversity in contemporary typography. Each featured release demonstrates how type design continues to evolve across aesthetic and cultural dimensions.