Typography
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https://www.afrotype.com/tac#process A continuation of the DANFO font, I worked with Afrotype on research to create process notes providing background information behind the iconic font of Festac ’77.
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I am glad to have worked on the research behind the Danfo font, tracing its origins from 19th Century America to its stylizations on Lagos streets. Working with Seyi was exhilarating as it provided a chance to talk about the design history of Nigeria and the roles we play as culture workers in preserving and…
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Modern Nigerian design space has long enjoyed a highly beneficial relationship with the signage artists responsible for transport decor. Although separate parts of a whole, the divide between ‘classed’ designers and signage artists has never been greater. Increased patronization and documentation of the history of Nigerian typography via signage artists seems to be the prevalent…
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I grew up with the early 2000’s show ‘Pimp my ride’. The often outlandish modifications; cotton candy in a bonnet , etc were illogical leaps and often realistically problematic to a functioning vehicle. I witnessed and loved every bit of the ongoing fast and furious franchise. Mcdonalds hot wheels were tailored to my demographic; generating…
Danfo Yellow 