Berthold Wolpe
Designer, Typographer
Articles & interviews2
- Faber Editions’ type-led cover design system is breathing new life into old books
The article profiles Faber art director Pete Adlington’s design system for the Faber Editions series, which revives overlooked books through a unified yet flexible typographic identity. Drawing inspiration from mid-century Faber designs and David Pearson’s Penguin work, Adlington developed a rule-based system emphasizing type, limited color palettes, and tactile finishes. The project showcases collaboration across designers and celebrates the craft of book cover design.
- Saint-Urbain rebrands Firehouse Market with heritage typography
NYC creative agency Saint-Urbain rebranded Firehouse Market, a casual fast-food restaurant based in Miami's historic Firehouse building. The identity pairs heritage typeface Albertus with Maison Neue, using a curved wordmark, circular-window-inspired iconography and a warm burgundy-led palette to unite the building's 1926 architectural history with a contemporary food-hall experience.