01/04/2026
The International Typography Standards Board announced today, the 1st April, that Comic Sans has been awarded Font of the Year 2026 – recognising its ‘unparalleled contribution to visual communication across healthcare, education, and business.’
We’ve always felt that Comic Sans hasn’t been taken seriously enough. The award panel noted that Comic Sans ‘transcends conventional design thinking,’ and praised its authenticity in an era of AI-generated aesthetics. In a landscape increasingly shaped by algorithmic design, Comic Sans remains resolutely, uncompromisingly itself.
At Wisetiger, we’ll be helping clients to update their brand guidelines, websites and digital marketing to align with this strong trend for 2026.