Klim Type Foundry is an independent type design studio based in Wellington, New Zealand, founded and led by Kris Sowersby. The studio creates and distributes a diverse library of original typefaces and provides custom typographic design for international clients. Known for its craftsmanship and typographic innovation, Klim’s work has been commissioned by global brands including The Financial Times and National Geographic. The foundry’s designs have earned multiple international awards, establishing Klim as a leading voice in contemporary type design and digital typography.
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Creative Boom’s November 2025 roundup highlights seven new typefaces that balance tradition and innovation. From Kris Sowersby’s Die Grotesk challenging Helvetica to Jeanne Saliou’s Bilzig addressing linguistic inclusivity, the article showcases a diverse range of typographic experimentation. The feature emphasizes collaborative authorship, technical sophistication, and cultural reflection in contemporary type design.
BP&O’s feature by Emily Gosling explores Blurr Bureau’s brand identity for Society De La Rassi, an alcohol-free champagne alternative founded by Steve Jackson. The Melbourne and New York-based studio developed the brand strategy, naming, and packaging, balancing heritage cues with modern minimalism. The design uses a bold red 'portal' motif, refined typography, and tactile print finishes to position the brand as a premium, sober-luxury challenger.
Parker developed a refined and feminine brand identity for Milamend, a women’s hormonal health supplement. The design combines elegant typography, warm photography, and a symbolic logo to balance scientific credibility with emotional resonance. The project includes packaging, digital assets, and art direction that reimagine how health supplements can look and feel.
Fuman, a New Zealand-based design studio, created a bold and gutsy brand identity for Viva, a health-focused drinks brand. The design centers on the theme of 'guts,' using a handcrafted wordmark inspired by the concept and a vibrant color palette to challenge wellness stereotypes. Founders Grotesk supports the custom typography, while packaging and materials reinforce the brand’s lively and rebellious tone.
Field of Play created a dynamic, motion-led identity for Australian tech company Nakatomi, combining bespoke typography with kinetic movement. The system features a custom typeface, Nakatomi Display, alongside Klim Type Foundry’s Söhne, and a refreshed pink hue that nods to the brand’s original palette. The result is a digital-first identity that balances playfulness and professionalism.
Christopher Doyle & Co. created the brand identity for Huch, an Australian hospitality company offering architecturally designed cabins. The identity features a custom wordmark referencing a pitched roof, a warm color palette inspired by nature, and a refined typographic pairing of Flecha and Founders Grotesk. The project balances luxury with simplicity, reflecting Huch’s ethos of relaxed sophistication in the wilderness.
British designer Tim Sumner created 'Thaipography,' a 144-page photographic publication celebrating Thai script and everyday signage. Alongside the book, he designed a custom monospace typeface, Thaipography Display, paired with Founders Grotesk for body text. The publication uses Thai flag colors and metallic gold accents to reflect Thai culture and Sumner’s affection for its visual language.