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BP&O’s feature by Anna Marar explores Koto’s new brand identity for Kikin, a digital finance platform promoting environmentally conscious business decisions. The identity draws from outdoor and scouting aesthetics, using woven patches, textured materials, and retro printing to humanise the fintech space. The design balances warmth and trustworthiness through tactile imagery, green tones, and the Deacon typeface.
BP&O features Werklig’s branding and packaging design for Pirkkalan, a new own-brand range for K-Citymarket Pirkkala in Finland. The identity blends artisanal cues with supermarket accessibility, using minimal typography, muted colors, and the Sud typeface to evoke both heritage and modernity. The article discusses the balance between authenticity and commercial branding in this context.
NB Studio created a generative, motion-responsive identity for Philharmonie Luxembourg that visually reacts to music using a custom tool built with Patrik Hübner. The design draws inspiration from the concert hall’s architectural columns and includes a vibrant color palette, Basel Grotesk typeface, and a playful children’s sub-brand developed with Rabbit Hole animation studio. The project aims to modernize the Philharmonie’s image and attract younger audiences while maintaining a strong connection to its physical space.
BP&O’s article by Anna Marar reviews Gander’s branding for Graza, a Brooklyn-based olive oil brand founded by Andrew Benin. The identity combines playful illustrations, vibrant greens, and approachable copywriting to balance quality with accessibility. The squeezable plastic bottle design, while innovative, has sparked discussion around sustainability.