Davis Ngarupe
Founder
Articles & interviews3
- "A24 Book Explores Craft and Beauty of 'Past Lives' Film"
A24 has released a new screenplay book for Celine Song’s acclaimed film 'Past Lives', designed and art directed by Actual Source. The publication combines essays, stills, and the bilingual screenplay to reflect the film’s emotional tone. Using a restrained design and Garamond typeface, the book captures the film’s quiet beauty and contemplative atmosphere.
- The Designers: Actual Source’s Gunnar Harrison on research, personal projects and more
The Brand Identity interviews Actual Source designer Gunnar Harrison about his path into design, the studio’s research-driven approach, and his personal projects. He discusses his bootleg typeface BedTimes, the Lake Effect project inspired by Utah’s Great Salt Lake, and the balance between client and self-initiated work. The conversation highlights Actual Source’s emphasis on research, production, and typographic experimentation.
- Number 04
The Brand Identity interviews Utah-based studio Number 04, founded by Chris Mann, Davis Ngarupe, and JP Haynie, about their collaborative work with Actual Source and their editorial design for Hypebeast Magazine. JP Haynie discusses their flexible, expressive approach to design and the conceptual thinking behind Actual Source’s flipped identity. The conversation also touches on their inspirations, favorite projects, and upcoming plans for 2017.