Cases set in Greed, as credited by the studios in their own writeups.
The Brand Identity features Hong Kong-based studio Oddity’s creation of Oddity Fragrance, a perfume brand built around storytelling and sensory design. Led by founder and creative director Alice Mourou, the project combines tactile materials, expressive typography, and conceptual packaging inspired by the scents’ narratives. Collaborating with perfumers Mark Buxton and David Chieze, Oddity crafted a poetic, immersive identity that bridges visual and olfactory experiences.
Bakken & Bæck developed a bold, illustrative identity for The European Review of Books, a new cultural magazine launching via crowdfunding. The design combines expressive illustration with a strong typographic system using Greed, Neue Haas Unica, and LL Bradford, evoking both contemporary and classical European influences. The identity aims to balance radical thinking with timeless design, adaptable as the publication grows.
The Brand Identity interviews Martin Vácha, founder of Prague-based type foundry Displaay, about his daily practice, design philosophy, and the creation of his custom and retail typefaces. Vácha discusses his process-driven approach, collaborations with studios like Anymade, and his views on variable fonts and pricing. The piece offers insight into the independent operation of a small but influential type foundry.