Refractory is a furniture, lighting and object design studio based in Chicago. Refractory reflects a distinctly contemporary American design approach. One that is born of the spirit of the American West. The typography, graphic language and style really feels Wild West but in a modern way. The clever use of the upside down R to create the Y is reminiscent of forgery and riding equipment. It's such a beautifully simple idea that fits the client perfectly and is immaculately crafted, down to the tiniest detail.
Graphic identity designed by Porto Rocha for Vevo – the leading music video network. It features a graphic system (reminiscent of flicking through album art on the iPod) that flexes and rolls out beautifully across the touch-points.
Branding by designer Oliver Hilliker for Achilles Hell and its Run Club. Simply by using the slanted cut of the font, the Run Club get a high energy look whereby the 'R' legs are a perfect visual manifestation of running.
Craig Ward has created an art series called Brikfont where the artist recreates iconic typography and typefaces using only Lego pieces.
A clever symbol, a crown motif extracted from Nervi’s ceiling design, sits at the centre of the identity, intrinsically linking the architecture of the theatre, its name, and its location on King St. Perfect location and perfect copywriting as well.
With all the new type foundries and typefaces on the scene, House Industries latest specimen really captures the imagination unlike anything else.
A series exploring the vernacular of the ubiquitous Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs), Canvasses were made to the proportions of the testing units.
A refreshing sense of humor used in Balenciaga’s 2022 “Year Of The Tiger" Campaign using surreal arrangements of people and objects. Art direction by Pablo Rochat.
A giant vinyl roundabout situated in the town of Lyss, Switzerland in an area known for its club life.