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Colophon Foundry typefaces in the news
- New Logo & Branding for Pumpkin by Kuba & Friends
BP&O · May 7, 2026
BP&O’s Emily Gosling reviews Kuba & Friends’ rebrand for pet insurance company Pumpkin. The new identity embraces the concept of 'pet parenting' with a bold tone of voice, custom typography, and vibrant color palette. While the art direction and type are praised, the illustration work is criticized as weaker and less cohesive.
- Watson curates eight typefaces for Motto by Hilton’s location system
The Brand Identity · Mar 20, 2026
Watson developed a rebrand for Motto by Hilton that uses a curated set of eight typefaces to express each hotel's local character. The identity system ties typography to neighbourhood personality while maintaining global cohesion. Photography, film, and a modular grid system reinforce the brand’s adaptable and locally rooted positioning.
WatsonMotto by Hiltonbranding - FORNER creates an identity that makes Palomino feel like home
The Brand Identity · Dec 4, 2025
Los Angeles-based studio FORNER developed a brand identity for Palomino, a Ventura venue that balances local warmth with refined sophistication. The design uses a trio of typefaces, a nature-inspired color palette, and tactile print finishes to express both community belonging and celebratory elegance. Through thoughtful typography, materials, and messaging, the identity captures Palomino’s dual role as a neighborhood gathering place and event destination.
FORNERPalominobranding - "Top 50 Fonts Designers Will Love in 2026"
Creative Boom · Sep 18, 2025
Creative Boom’s article by Tom May surveys the design community to identify 50 typefaces expected to trend in 2026. The roundup highlights a mix of contemporary and classic fonts from leading foundries such as Grilli Type, Klim, ABC Dinamo, and Pangram Pangram. It reflects a broader trend toward revisiting familiar grotesques and serifs with modern refinements for digital and branding applications.
Studio RosesStudio Katie KerrJoan CreativeRevolutEurosporteditorial - "ZAK Designs Ronan Space Systems Identity Inspired by Petroglyphs"
The Brand Identity · Jun 26, 2025
Vancouver-based studio ZAK created a brand identity for Canadian aerospace startup Ronan Space Systems that draws inspiration from ancient petroglyphs to bridge humanity’s past and future. The identity combines organic, imperfect forms with brutalist typography and weathered tones to challenge the sterile aesthetics typical of the space industry. The result is a flexible, human-centered system that reflects Ronan’s mission to build a lasting legacy beyond Earth.
- Mythology Leads Major Rebrand for Personal Care Brand Harry's
The Brand Identity · May 14, 2025
The Brand Identity features Mythology’s rebrand of personal care brand Harry’s, marking its first major visual overhaul in 12 years. The New York studio, collaborating with COLLINS, introduced a bold electric blue palette, a custom flared serif wordmark by typographer Sunny Park, and refined packaging to reflect Harry’s evolution beyond razors. The new identity balances modernity and warmth, signaling the brand’s maturity while retaining its approachable personality.