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Chisaokwu Joboson

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“A typeface is the voice of the brand.” ✍🏾 In this conversation on The Art School Graduate Podcast, @jobosonchisa breaks down why typography is far more than just letters on a screen. “If you take type away, people might see what your brand is about… but they won’t be able to hear you.” A typeface carries emotion. It shapes perception. It can invite play, seriousness, trust, energy, or culture before a single word is even read. For designers, this is a reminder that typography isn’t decoration, it’s communication. 🎙️ Full episode on The Art School Graduate Podcast. #Typography #TypeDesign #BrandIdentity #GraphicDesign #BrandDesign taken in Los Angeles, California by @chisajoboson
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4 months ago
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African typography cannot be built by one person alone. 🌍✍🏾 In this episode of The Art School Graduate Podcast, @jobosonchisa talks about the importance of sharing knowledge, documenting culture, and creating a ripple effect for the future of African design. “There’s a lot of work that needs to be done.” Instead of gatekeeping creativity, he believes the future of African typography will be shaped collectively, by many designers, many voices, and many perspectives working together. The next generation of design won’t come from one “genius.” It will come from a movement. 🎙️ Full episode on The Art School Graduate Podcast. #AfricanTypography #GraphicDesign #Typography #AfricanDesign #BrandDesign taken in Los Angeles, California by @chisajoboson
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4 months ago
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exactly what the shirt says 💗 by @chisajoboson
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5 months ago
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Our next fireside chat is with a creative force, @jobosonchisa who will be sharing lessons on creating striking African identities through purposeful typography Date: May 2nd, 2026 Time: 7pm Venue: Google meet RSVP link in bio Find your Kompass today. Your tour guide to creative excellence - Chisaokwu Joboson is a Lagos-based brand and type designer and founder of Udi Foundry, an independent type foundry creating culturally resonant African typefaces for global use. With over seven years of experience, his work explores the intersection of type, language, and identity, drawing inspiration from indigenous African forms and systems—seen in fonts like Ojuju and Oja Display. He is also passionate about community building and education, founding Type Afrika to mentor emerging designers and advocate for authentic African representation in global visual culture. by @chisajoboson
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6 months ago
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Been sitting with thoughts of type not being passive. One where it doesn’t just carry meaning but perceives it. One where it sees. This has led me to exploring “Anya” (currently a working title cos “Looku Looku” is also a contender lol); a font where letterforms have eyes. And uses them. Still a work in progress 👁️ #typedesign #typedesigner #africanfonts #typeexploration #jobosonchisa by @chisajoboson
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6 months ago
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TOUKI GROTESK V.1! 🟡 Named after the Wolof word for “journey,” Touki Grotesk is a contemporary grotesque sans inspired by the typographic language of early post-colonial Africa. In that era, the Latin script, though foreign in origin, was reinterpreted through local practices, materials, and cultural expression. The result was bold, improvised, and distinctly African. Touki Grotesk doesn’t just imitate that history. It extends it. V.1 includes 14 styles and supports 820+ Latin-based languages. Now available. Link in bio. Type design & production: @jobosonchisa Web development: @liciacodes_ #typedesign #typography #grotesk #fontdesign #africanfonts taken in Touki by @chisajoboson
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8 months ago
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Glad to be joining the @theoneclubforcreativity 2026 Young Ones TDC jury for Type Design & Lettering. Looking forward to engaging with the work of emerging designers and helping shape how type is seen, discussed, and awarded. Thanks to the One Club and the Young Ones team for the invitation. #YoungOnes #theoneclub #creativity #theoneclubforcreativity #typedesign #typography #lettering #designjury taken in One Club by @chisajoboson
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9 months ago
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What do we have here? An article from @itsnicethat featuring me and my typefaces! Haha! I’m grateful to be recognized alongside other talented designers from this part of the world who are making significant contributions to typography. African design is gradually finding its place on the global stage! ✨ A big shoutout to @earthly_gorgeous for the amazing words! 🖤 🔗 Link to article in bio. #designtalks #africandesign #graphicdesigner #nigeriangraphicdesign #typedesign #africantypedesign #africantypography #jobosonchisa taken in Lasgidi by @chisajoboson
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🌍 TE Lecture Series: Type Design for African Languages 🗓️ Friday | October 3rd, 2025, 1-2 PM ET
🎥 30–45 min talks + Q&A 📍 Online | Free to attend (donations welcome) Join us for a series of conversations exploring the challenges of language support, diacritic design, and the role of type design in language revitalization. In this session, we’ll speak with @jobosonchisa, a Nigerian type and brand designer, about Type Design for African Languages and his work with @udifoundry. We’ll explore the cultural, linguistic, and design considerations involved in creating type that elevates African stories and reflects the continent’s languages, character sets, visual traditions, and cultures. Chisaokwu will share his journey in type design, how his work challenges industry expectations, and his approach to authenticity, self-determination, and cultural representation. We’ll also discuss questions such as: How can designers expand access and equity in type design for African languages? What gaps exist in traditional typography education and resources? How can type support cultural identity, linguistic nuance, and visual expression across Africa? About Chisaokwu: Chisaokwu Joboson (he/him) is a Nigerian type and brand designer passionate about reflecting African culture and telling African stories through letterforms. He is the founder of Ụdị Foundry, an independent type foundry that creates expressive, culturally rooted typefaces. His work explores how typography can embody African languages, scripts, and visual traditions while challenging the dominance of Western narratives in design. He has spoken at international design events, including ATypI, and is an advocate for growing type education and access in Africa. Through his practice, Chisaokwu aims to expand the creative possibilities of African typography and inspire the next generation of designers. Send us your questions @typeelectives 🔗 Register via link in bio by @chisajoboson
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a year ago
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📸: @imatinations by @chisajoboson
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a year ago
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🔩 NEW FONT RELEASE: MEKANIKAL DISPLAY 🔩 Excited to introduce Mekanikal Display, a monospaced typeface designed by me, which combines the grit of industrial mechanics with the precision of digital aesthetics! ❇️ Designed with beveled edges on curved glyphs and crafted at precise 45-degree cuts, Mekanikal Display mimics the geometry of mechanical nuts, bolts, and industrial parts. Its monospaced structure ensures uniformity and a digital-like rhythm, making it ideal for futuristic displays, tech branding, and experimental designs.

Mekanikal Display V1 is an all-caps font available in a single weight (Regular) with 517 glyphs. It supports over 160 languages and is available for download with a 30% discount code ‘MEKANIKAL30’ until June 21st! Check the link in our bio to get yours! 🔗 #typedesign #typedesigner #fonts #fontdesigner #newfont #fontrelease #monospacefont #typography #displayfont #mekanikaldisplay #fontengineering #jobosonchisa by @chisajoboson
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a year ago
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