Paul Renner
Designer · Type Designer
Articles & interviews
- 15 typefaces designers love to use in 2026
Creative Boom’s 2026 roundup by Tom May highlights 15 typefaces that designers continue to use and admire, from timeless classics like Helvetica and Futura to newer, accessibility-driven fonts like Inclusive Sans. The article reflects ongoing trends toward functional, inclusive, and personality-rich type design, showing how both heritage and innovation coexist in contemporary typography.
- "Top New Typefaces for Designers, September 2025"
Creative Boom’s September 2025 roundup by Tom May highlights eight new typeface releases that blend historical inspiration with modern functionality. The article showcases global multiscript projects, expressive display fonts, and modular experiments from leading foundries such as TypeTogether, Grilli Type, and Lineto. It emphasizes the ongoing trend of balancing personality and utility in contemporary type design.
- 20(SOMETHING) Revolutionizes Finance Branding with Editorial Design
20(SOMETHING) developed a new brand identity for Makosch, a currency consultancy bridging finance and creative industries. Drawing inspiration from editorial design, the studio created a modular monogram and adaptable visual system that balances authority with approachability. The identity uses a neutral palette and a pairing of Ortica and Neue Plak typefaces to convey clarity and confidence across diverse audiences.
- Wedge continue their collaboration with Indigo, resulting in a playful, spirited identity system
Montreal-based studio Wedge has refreshed the identity for Canadian retailer Indigo, building on Bruce Mau’s 1996 design. The updated system retains the iconic indigo blue and logomark while introducing a playful, colourful palette and a contemporary typographic mix featuring Agipo, Futura, and Bradford. The new expression, ‘Life, On Purpose,’ reflects a modern, joyful brand direction.