Seyi designed and released Danfo Std, a font inspired by Danfo—the yellow buses with black stripes used for public transportation in Lagos. “Outside of the obvious yellow and black, these buses are mood boards and outlets for their eclectic and animated drivers to express themselves.

For Seyi, "Type is a fundamental component of culture," he shares thoughtfully in a post. "It's how our words are written, the physical form they take. It carries an emotional quality that can strengthen or detract from a message." He sees this project as part of a bigger mission to tell African stories in new and powerful ways. "As Africans, we have an incredible history to draw from. These stories are not just told; they are also written. They can be written more effectively."

To bring this vision to life, Seyi knew he needed the right mix of talent. "I decided to find people who had started exploring type," he explains. His search led him to two other creative minds: David Udoh, who caught his attention with some fascinating type experiments, and Eyiyemi Adegbite, the creator of the Faaji typeface. Together, they formed a dynamic team that benefited from regular feedback from experienced type designers.

Besides creating Danfo, the team also made a font called Tac, which they based on the old Festac '77 logo. You can find both fonts on Google Fonts.

They're planning to expand Tac by adding different thicknesses and possibly a stencil version. As for Danfo, they want to create more versions - at least one with shadows. The current Danfo is just their basic version.

They're also working on another font they're calling Isale Eko Slab for now, inspired by the packed architecture of Lagos Island.

Follow Seyi's on Instagram @ogbeniseyi or explore his other works at dadesign.studio.