Used by Mother Design
Cases set in Folio, as credited by the studios in their own writeups.
It's Nice That · Apr 13, 2026
Copenhagen-based design studio Alexis Mark created a new brand identity and website for architecture firm Cobe. Drawing inspiration from departure boards and timetables, the identity uses collage and utilitarian design to reflect Cobe’s sustainable, reuse-oriented ethos. A custom typeface, AM Kosmos, anchors the system, blending industrial precision with expressive form.
The Brand Identity · Aug 5, 2022 · Interview
The Brand Identity interviews Bleed designer Halvor Nordrum about his career path, creative process, and life in Oslo. He discusses his journey from student to professional, his rewarding work on Historisk museum’s identity, and his interest in developing smarter design systems and tools. Nordrum also shares his favorite typefaces, colors, and thoughts on balancing work and life.
The Brand Identity · Jan 24, 2022
Mother Design created a new brand identity for New York’s Park Lane Hotel, reimagining its uptown luxury through an eccentric and organic visual system inspired by Central Park and the building’s architecture. The project features a custom wordmark, seasonal color palettes, and the use of Folio typeface to balance whimsy with modernist sophistication.
The Brand Identity · May 20, 2021
The article highlights the collaborative creation of the mindful interview website Developments by Bildung and Bureau Antoine Roux. The project emphasizes a slow, editorial approach to digital design, using the Folio typeface and a minimalist aesthetic to create a calm and engaging reading experience. Developer Tristan Bagot contributed to the web development, resulting in a refined and thoughtful platform for creative interviews.
The Brand Identity · Mar 18, 2021 · Interview
The Brand Identity interviews Munich-based designer Nolan Paparelli about his typographically-driven practice and collaborative approach to type design. He discusses his work on the neo-grotesque typeface Kunst Grotesk with Piero Di Biase, his involvement in the new design platform WELTKERN, and his philosophy on type education and pricing. The conversation offers insight into his process, influences, and the evolving landscape of contemporary Swiss typography.
