Type Designer
Base Design’s Brussels studio created a dynamic and flexible brand identity for Kanal, a new museum of modern and contemporary art and architecture opening in Brussels. The identity uses a custom variable typeface, Kanal Edge, and an open duotone colour system to reflect the institution’s evolving, participatory ethos. The project balances experimental, zine-like energy with a robust strategic framework that unifies its many cultural strands.
The article, written by Ellis Tree for It’s Nice That’s Forward Thinking series, explores five emerging graphic design trends for 2026. It highlights a growing return to analogue and imperfect aesthetics, such as photocopied textures, scanning, and collage, as designers push back against hyper-digital polish. Examples include Charlotte Rohde’s Oficía Mono campaign, How&How’s branding for Big Cartel, and Louis Garella’s logo for Sonata Electronica.
The article explores how branding is becoming more participatory, featuring Feeld’s community-driven rebrand with Made Thought and Figma’s remixable identity for its Config conference. It examines how both brands invite their audiences into the creative process—Feeld through structured co-creation and Figma through open remix culture—highlighting a shift toward democratic, flexible brand systems.
Justified Studio created a vibrant and accessible brand identity for African fintech company FIDO, inspired by West African culture and Ankara Wax Prints. The identity uses a colourful palette, playful iconography, and flexible typography to balance personality with functionality. The project reflects FIDO’s mission to make financial services accessible across Africa.