Abo Shafyu

2021 was a wonderful year for my growth & creative process. I was able to add some impressive names to my clientele, & create a lot of personal favourites for causes that were deeply close to my heart. With that, here’s my 2021 picks.

@waddey @MRifgaR

@aboshafyu @MRifgaR 2

In this election, I personally reached out to 150+ candidates to verify font licensing. Guess how many actually had a valid license?

Introducing Dhi Bakuru — a typeface that goes beyond form and function. This is not just about letters on a screen, but about preserving something deeply personal through design. Get this new release on @akurutype ✨

Proud to see this one out. 🔥 Always excited to see new energy added to the Akuru Type library. Go check it out.

A new bloom is on its way. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​🌸 . . . #AkuruType

Welcoming a new font to the Akuru Type library. 🤍 Get your license for MVR 1280: akurutype.com/fonts/nathu #AkuruType #ThaanaFont #Dhivehi

1 Year of Maumoon Font. ✨ 11,000+ downloads. 50+ sales. Crafted by Dhivehi Type Foundry for The Maumoon Foundation and available exclusively on Akuru Type 🔗 akurutype.com/fonts/maumoon #AkuruType

“Killaa” is a distinctive Thaana typeface created by @TheBoringDesign, inspired by Sovietesque design elements. It combines the bold, angular aesthetics of Soviet-era typography with the fluidity and elegance of the Thaana. Now available for free: 🔗akurutype.com/fonts/killaa

Roanu — one of the most sought-after Thaana typefaces on Akuru Type. ✨ Available now to purchase Roanu on Akuru Type akurutype.com/fonts/roanu

“Kalakuvey Biruvethivey.” A powerful phrase, crafted into letterform for Al Asr’s public lecture series. #ThaanaLettering

Maldives’ first Generative AI Hackathon is here GenAI Hack .26 brought in partnership with @Dhiraagu 👉No shipping, no pitching. ⏱️48 hours to build, deploy & launch a live AI product 🗓️6–8 Feb 2026 🔗 Register Now - genaihack.io #GenAIHack26

Talk of Maldivian startups to Malaysia by SparkHub ift.tt/DuUg2EK

New type drop ⚡ “Fahsihi” is a geometric, techno-modern Thaana display typeface built for maximum visual impact. With sharp, modular forms & a forward-leaning stance, it was crafted for headlines, branding, & contemporary cultural expression. 🔗 akurutype.com/fonts/fahsihi

Wrapping up 2025 with a look back 👀 20+ typefaces · 24.8k+ downloads · 90+ sales A year of crafting Dhivehi type and supporting local designers. Thank you for being part of the journey. Happy New Year — here’s to 2026 ✨

In this episode, Abo Shafyu and Shazif Adam from @encreastudio share how @akurutype is shaping the future of Dhivehi fonts, bridging heritage, design, and technology. Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5noHVk… Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/tUO9Dx4l008 #DTP #DigitalMaldives

2025 asked a lot, and most days it was simply about trying to show up. Thank you to everyone who trusted the process, to our clients who believed in the work, and to those who stayed close during the harder moments. Nothing here was built alone. @encreastudio ✨

Was a blast having you guys on the show @aboshafyu @shazifadam !

Did this quick lettering for #CeylonaaEkuDhiveheen — a telethon organised by PSM News in solidarity with those affected by Cyclone Ditwah, supporting ongoing relief and recovery efforts. Hoping for a swift recovery. 🇱🇰🇲🇻

Congratulations Encrea Pvt Ltd! Winner of Creative MSME of the Year at the Maldives MSME Award 2025. Honouring outstanding creativity, design leadership, and impactful contributions to the creative sector. @MoEDmv @encreastudio #bcc #msmeaward2025 #dhiveheenahiskan

Encrea Named Creative MSME of the Year at the First Maldives MSME Awards Read more: mbr.mv/14229