Jon Hartman
Founder · Partner · Designer
Studios:Wunder Werkz
Quotes
“A lot of the glyphs are rooted in connection. The rest of the set speaks more directly to the offering and good times with friends. If a symbol didn’t further that story, it didn’t make the cut.”
“Where we ultimately landed is a gesture translated into geometry, simple enough to function as pure form, but still emotionally legible.”
“We’ve seen a major shift in recent years where world class doesn’t have to mean stuffy, inaccessible or gatekept.”
“For a long time, I’ve felt that design is more than a veneer that you slap on a project at the end, once all the important decisions have been made.”
“We felt she was a really perfect visual representation of something that was very precious, but also a little silly.”
“For us, it always starts on the human level, with the people you want to go there, how you want them to feel in our spaces, and what you want them to take away.”
“We firmly believe that design can be a differentiator, determining a project’s success or failure.”
“While the space feels incredibly design-forward and thoughtful, it is really all humble materials.”
“Ownership gives us a bigger voice in the project as a whole. People take you more seriously when you’re taking the risk alongside them.”
“It had the goal of creating a livable neighbourhood and not just affordable housing – interspersing things like parks, community gardens, playgrounds, food and beverage in addition to job training, senior and education focused elements.”