Case studies

Not plain, yet simple

When EY Doberman’s team in Oslo began looking at the intricate operations of CMedical, there was a lot to unpack. The private healthcare provider – who have 14 clinics across Norway and Sweden – collaborated with the Nordic design studio to create an identity that would capture the vast reaches of their business, and also reflect their ability to identify and treat health conditions through their intimate, sensitive practice.

A simply drop-dead gorgeous serif

They say good things take time, and in the case of Solare – a versatile variable typeface by international foundry Nikolas Type – the thought rings especially true. Five years in the making and now finally released to the wild, Solare is a study in beauty and functionality. “After Grand Slang, Cosi Times and Cosi Azure, which are all very expressive, powerful and idiosyncratic display typefaces, I wanted to create a font that would own all of this beautiful and romantic energy, but would be more readable and functional, and suit for a wider spectrum of applications,” Founder Nikolas Wrobel tell us. If his past typefaces were a stunning evening dress, he says, then Solare is “a classic ensemble for everyday.”

Workplace essentials 2.0

Interviews

Blurr Bureau

Located in the creative hotspots of New York and Melbourne, Blurr Bureau is a brand design and venture studio dedicated to working with ambitious creators, founders and leaders. Harnessing founder Jessica Dimcevski’s 15+ years of experience and unwavering curiosity, Blurr creates authentic and impactful brands through empathy, intuition, and by tapping into their collective strength in strategy, research, and design. After a quick gander at their body of work, we were interested to peel back the layers a bit. What is it about their process and dynamic as a team that sets them apart? And what hurdles have they overcome to get here? We chat with Dimcevski alongside Creative Director Caitlin Kennedy Bradley who give us a glimpse into their global perspective, their priorities as a collective, and their vision for the future of Blurr.

8 identities for festivals

Mockups

“Our ideal client is anyone who wants to challenge convention within their industry.”

Natalia Kowaleczko, PACT
15th August 2023

Books

M2-Systems: Note Database 01

The Note Database was created to help you collect your ideas into one system. One system that embodies the human DNA: memory (notes and list systems for the art of remembering), reason (notes and list systems for the art of thinking), and imagination (creative notes and 33 grid systems). Sized at A5, it consists of 96 sheets of 100gsm uncoated cream paper, an aluminium metallic paper cover and black-only print in Helvetica Neue – pulled together by elegant sewn binding.

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