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Find design references using Cooper Black. Browse project images and studio credits, then follow each case to its source. Typeface names come from catalogued studio writeups; coverage is limited to projects with recorded credits.
The article profiles Takashi Mifune, the anonymous illustrator behind Irasutoya, Japan’s ubiquitous free clip art library. It explores how his accessible, culturally specific illustrations have shaped Japan’s visual language and become a national design default. The piece also compares Irasutoya’s influence to global examples of default aesthetics, such as Microsoft’s clip art and Vietnam’s use of Cooper Black.
BP&O features NOT Wieden+Kennedy’s rebrand for Dark Arts Coffee, a London-based roastery known for its irreverent, occult-inspired aesthetic. The refreshed identity, led by creative director Justin Hallström, introduces a concept called 'Joyful Nihilism' and a new packaging system of black boxes with collectible illustrated cards. The update refines the brand’s personality while maintaining its humor and cult appeal.
NOT Wieden+Kennedy has rebranded East London’s Dark Arts Coffee to mark its 10-year anniversary, introducing a flexible packaging system and a refined identity built around the concept of 'Joyful Nihilism.' The new design replaces the brand’s occult-inspired visuals with a bold typographic approach using Cooper Black and interchangeable artwork cards. The project balances consistency with creative freedom, enabling the brand to showcase its humour and personality across over 100 coffee varieties annually.
