
Baker Street Sans
Type Design
A forensic new typeface identity for BBC’s Sherlock.Baker Street Sans is the result of an extensive study of forensic science in BBC’s Sherlock. With structural elements from Helvetica, the letterforms appear as a standard Sans Serif typeface. However, upon closer inspection, a complex half- tone pattern defines the texture of the glyphs. Baker Streets Sans’ bold, heavy weight makes it perfect for large display publications and screen based design. Whilst the typeface may appear hand-stamped, there is a complex pattern that indicates the meticulous attention to detail. The typeface can also be animated for motion design purposes.
The series features an incredibly obsessive protagonist - a ‘high functioning sociopath.’ This made it a perfect opportunity to create a bespoke typeface that mirrored Sherlock Holme’s personality.


This typeface began as a self-led project that explored typography within title sequence design. My research looked at the broader scope of the history behind title sequences, offering an insight into how the credits have evolved from the Saul Bass era to today’s contemporary design style.
