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- Reviving AMC’s Movie Magic Through Bold Brand Redesign
· Jul 20, 2026
Designer Kristian “Sheps” Shepherd presents a self-initiated redesign concept for AMC intended to restore a sense of theatrical magic to the cinema-going experience. Drawing from AMC's 1979 logo, film ephemera, and prop-graphics practice, the identity combines a custom wordmark and star monogram with deep red and black colors and expressive typographic choices.
AMCbranding - 15 typefaces designers love to use in 2026
Creative Boom · Apr 15, 2026
Creative Boom’s 2026 roundup by Tom May highlights 15 typefaces that designers continue to use and admire, from timeless classics like Helvetica and Futura to newer, accessibility-driven fonts like Inclusive Sans. The article reflects ongoing trends toward functional, inclusive, and personality-rich type design, showing how both heritage and innovation coexist in contemporary typography.
- Requena Office Designs Plant-Inspired Identity for Garden Pizza
It's Nice That · Apr 10, 2025
Requena Office has created a blooming new identity for Barcelona-based restaurant Garden Pizza, inspired by the natural cycles of growth and fermentation. The project features a custom typeface named Avant Garden, derived from Avant Garde, and uses motion and organic shapes to evoke the feeling of a living garden. The identity extends across digital and physical applications, reflecting the restaurant’s artisanal and nature-rooted ethos.
Requena OfficeGarden Pizzabranding - "Lift Type's Melun: A Nostalgic Tribute to Historic Typefaces"
The Brand Identity · Jan 22, 2025
The Brand Identity features Lift Type’s new geometric sans serif typeface, Melun, designed by co-founder Romain Oudin. Inspired by nostalgic references from his childhood and classic typefaces like Kabel and Futura, Melun blends historical charm with modern versatility across three variants: Display, Normal, and High. The design reflects Oudin’s personal roots and aims to offer designers a flexible, expressive tool for diverse applications.
Lift Typetype_design - "Kittl Launches: A New, Intuitive Tool for Graphic Designers"
The Brand Identity · Jan 16, 2025 · Interview
The Brand Identity interviews Kittl co-founder Tobias Saul about the platform’s evolution from Heritage Type Co. into a collaborative design tool tailored for graphic designers. The discussion covers Kittl’s new UI redesign, real-time collaboration features, and AI integration aimed at simplifying creative workflows. Saul shares insights into his background in typography and the company’s mission to make design tools more intuitive and accessible.
KittlHeritage Type Co.digital - Carla Palette’s high-octane identity for Sony Music’s KIHARA might remind you of the Walkman
The Brand Identity · May 28, 2024
Designer Carla Palette has created a bold new identity for Sony Music Germany’s KIHARA division, blending music and film culture with a timeless, high-energy aesthetic. The refreshed brand features custom typography, a strong black-and-white palette, and a wordmark inspired by Sony’s Walkman heritage. Creative direction was led by Robert Jahn, with the identity designed to empower artists and maintain continuity with Sony’s visual system.
Carla PaletteSony Music GermanyKIHARAbranding