Alister Shapley
Designer, Founder
Articles & interviews4
- October 2026 brings eclectic crop of new typefaces
Creative Boom rounds up 23 new and updated typefaces released or highlighted in October 2026. The selection spans variable systems, industrial slabs, historical revivals, accessibility-led signage fonts, handmade scripts and display faces made through processes including lace construction, live plotting and clay gravestone impressions.
- October 2026’s best new typefaces
Creative Boom rounds up 23 newly released or updated typefaces for October 2026. The selection spans variable, stencil, serif, sans and display families, with references ranging from Roman coins and Art Nouveau architecture to bobbin lace, gravestones and industrial engineering. Several releases foreground accessibility, physical making processes and flexible variable-font systems.
- October 2026 brings eclectic crop of new typefaces
Creative Boom's October 2026 Type Drop rounds up an eclectic selection of newly released and updated typefaces. The collection spans variable families, historical revivals, industrial slabs, stencil faces and handmade display fonts, including work made with clay gravestone impressions and lace-inspired structures. It highlights type design that remains materially and creatively hand-crafted amid concerns about AI.
- War Child’s Secret 7" Returns With 700 Mystery Artist Sleeves
The article explores the realities faced by independent agency founders in their first year, highlighting the emotional, financial, and structural challenges of leaving established agencies to start small studios. Through interviews with founders across the UK, it reveals a shift toward smaller, more agile creative teams responding to changing client expectations and tighter budgets. The piece positions 2026 as a pivotal year for indie studios redefining the creative industry landscape.