Articles & interviews3
- Too Gallus’ Barrington Reeves on leadership, high-stakes work and growing an agency in Scotland
The Brand Identity interviews Barrington Reeves, founder of Glasgow-based agency Too Gallus, about the studio’s growth, leadership, and community initiatives. Reeves discusses the challenges of scaling from designer to creative director, the importance of inclusive hiring, and the studio’s commitment to supporting Scotland’s creative community through events like Out Of Office. The piece highlights Too Gallus’ multidisciplinary approach and ambitions for international expansion.
- Nicolas Bernklau on establishing his bureau as an “umbrella” for graphic and type design projects
The Brand Identity interviews Swiss designer Nicolas Bernklau about launching his independent practice, Bureau Bernklau, as a platform for both graphic and type design. He discusses his experiences at Jung von Matt and Deutsche & Japaner, his focus on typography-led identity work, and his ambitions to develop custom typefaces like Resial. The conversation also touches on his teaching role at ECAL and his approach to balancing creative work with personal life.
- Martin Vácha details the day-to-day practice of his independent type foundry Displaay
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.