01. Complex Indic script rendering
Sinhala and Tamil scripts require intricate glyph shaping rules, ligature handling, and contextual substitution that go far beyond Latin typography.
Sinhala/Tamil/English FontsDesktop AppTypographic Tools
Akuru Language & Font Platform
Client
Akuru Collective
Role
Platform engineering + desktop tooling
Duration
Multi-year engagement
Delivery
Font platform + desktop app + community tools
Project overview
Akuru is a platform for creating and managing multilingual fonts, with a focus on Sinhala, Tamil, and English typography. We built desktop tooling for type designers and a connected ecosystem tied to the AkuruCon typography conference.
The platform bridges traditional calligraphic craft with modern font engineering, giving designers the tools to produce production-quality OpenType fonts with complex script support.
- Desktop font design and management application
- Complex script shaping for Sinhala and Tamil
- Font validation and export pipeline
- Community platform connected to AkuruCon conference
Preserving language through
modern type technology.
02. Cross-platform desktop distribution
Building and shipping a native desktop application across Windows, macOS, and Linux with consistent rendering and font tooling capabilities.
03. Open-source font community standards
Aligning with international open-source font standards while supporting the unique requirements of the Sri Lankan typographic community.