Sky TV

Leaning into the vernacular of spy thriller and espionage, the show’s twisted plot and frenetic pace is reflected in a bold, staccato sequence, in which fragments of text and words layer the frame, creating a typo-graphic collision that reveals glimpses of live action.

Combining a mix of letterpress and hand rendered type – letterforms appear splintered, fractured and spliced, to create a feeling of unrelenting chaos. A distinct colour palette of red and teal features as overprinted surfaces, which push and pull the image sequence across the screen.

The main title was designed as a custom font for the show. Titled ‘Shackled’ Hingston was commissioned by the Sky team to create a full character set for the typeface, which was used across the global campaign roll-out. A condensed geometric, the font evokes a sense of weight and strength. A series of cuts were introduced into specific letters to mimic the locking mechanism of a machined handcuff. The font’s robust letterforms are designed to be treated, roughened and processed without compromising legibility.

The supporting credits are set in Italian Plate No1 designed by Playtype foundry.