Jacob Wise
Type Designer
In their own words
The addition of stout little serifs added a bit of character, flair, and movement.
Articles & interviews4
- Fei Meng Revives Classical Portraiture in Modern Editorial Illustration
Buenos Aires studio Los Cabbalos developed a new social-media visual system for Brooklyn music venue and cultural space Public Records, following its earlier website work for the client. The identity combines Garamono typography, modular layouts, motion assets and print-like figurative illustrations to convey movement, ritual and the atmosphere of a live music space.
- "Dumbar/DEPT® and Jacob Wise Revamp Feyenoord's Brand Identity"
Studio Dumbar/DEPT® has rebranded Rotterdam football club Feyenoord with a bold new identity centered on a custom version of Jacob Wise’s Skrappa typeface. The design reflects the club’s fighting spirit and the city’s no-nonsense character, uniting the team under a cohesive visual system. The project balances tradition and innovation through research-driven experimentation and typographic customization.
- Marx Design combine edge with elegance for Tronque’s tactile, intimate and inclusive identity
Auckland-based studio Marx Design created a tactile and inclusive brand identity for skincare brand Tronque. Drawing inspiration from the human body, the design features custom typography using Jugendreisen and Ivy Journal, complemented by embossed packaging and a crimson palette. The result balances elegance and edge while standing out in a crowded skincare market.
- The FUTURE they PROMISED reference SOMA’s heritage and context for the bar’s timeless identity
London-based studio The FUTURE they PROMISED created a refined brand identity for SOMA, a Soho cocktail bar inspired by Indian heritage and architecture. The project features a custom logomark referencing calligraphic gestures, a bespoke cut of WT Monarch Nova, and a luxurious tactile material palette. The design balances contemporary and classic aesthetics through thoughtful typography, color, and print finishes.