The article profiles Berlin-based Studio HanLi, founded by Elias Hanzer and Lucas Liccini, whose practice merges graphic design and type design through their sister foundry HAL Typefaces. Emphasizing experimentation and fun over trends, the duo discuss their intertwined approach, upcoming type releases like HAL Magic, and their historically informed creative process. The feature highlights their philosophy of continual exploration and joy in design.
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The Brand Identity’s biweekly feature ‘The Edit’ spotlights five new design projects, including Rethink’s motorsport-inspired identity for gourmet mushroom brand Full Pin, HAL Typefaces’ new release HAL Magic, and branding for Spitfire Cheese and Sundry by Callin Mackintosh. It also covers Alex Hunting Studio’s launch of the art journal Footnote and Pentagram’s bold identity for photographer Jack Davison’s publishing house Helions.
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