Type designer and researcher Sherry Muyuan He has published a new feature on Alphabettes, spotlighting innovative explorations in Arabic lettering, typography, and typeface design. Released on September 1, 2026, the update showcases the "Abjadettes" project, bringing fresh creative visibility to the nuances of Arabic scripts and letterforms within the international typographic community.
The release, categorized under the site’s header updates, serves as a dynamic visual and conceptual celebration of letterforms. It draws heavily on themes of letterlove and the intricate craft of modern type design. Through this latest contribution, He continues to engage with the rich traditions and contemporary evolutions of the Arabic abjad, a writing system where glyphs primarily represent consonant sounds, presenting unique challenges and creative opportunities for type designers.
Alphabettes, a widely recognized platform celebrating the work of women and non-binary individuals in lettering, typography, and type design, frequently features showcases that push the boundaries of script-based design. He’s contribution adds to a robust archive of typographic explorations on the platform, following previous highlights such as the Tikte Typeface. By centering Arabic typography, the project underscores the ongoing global dialogue surrounding non-Latin scripts in digital and print media, emphasizing the importance of diverse typographic representation.
The feature is currently live on the Alphabettes platform, inviting typographers, designers, and lettering enthusiasts to explore the intricate header animation and associated tags celebrating letterlove, typefaces, and arabic script artistry. Visitors to the site can also engage with the community through the platform’s commenting system, contributing to ongoing discussions about contemporary typography and script design.
