You might know Nigerian designer Chisaokwu Joboson from his work on Ojuju, an expressive font collaboration with Google Fonts that draws inspiration from the masks of Dogon dancers and African movie lettering from the 1970s.
The Lagos-based independent brand and type designer’s newest type release is Starborne, an equally expressive display font inspired by the universal wonder of the cosmos. With its distinct star-like details, Starborne can anchor unique editorial layouts, create eye-catching posters, and elevate brand campaigns. We love its twinkling, ethereal quality—the letters have substance beyond what can be perceived.
Version one is available as an all-caps font, supporting 160 languages, and an array of cool ligatures and alternates (443, to be exact).
From apps and interactive design to outdoor, editorial, and packaging design, Joboson centers the values of beauty, functionality, and user experience in his creative practice. Perhaps that’s unsurprising, given his background in civil engineering. A self-described “culturalist,” Joboson wields his craft to evoke and share his culture in everything that he does.
I’m an ardent lover of African culture and I strongly believe the future of design is Africa.
Chisaokwu Joboson
When Joboson is not working with clients, he is passionate about creating and supporting opportunities for fellow African designers to grow their skills and craft. Explore more of his work here: www.jobosonchisa.com.
To purchase and take Starborne for a spin, click here.
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