Nikolos Killian
Founder · Designer
Articles & interviews
- It’s time to celebrate! We look back with Forth + Back as they reach their five-year anniversary
The Brand Identity interviews Los Angeles-based studio Forth + Back as they celebrate their five-year anniversary with a new brand refresh and website. Founders Nikolos Killian and Tanner Woodbury reflect on their growth, key projects, and lessons learned, including collaborations with Smirnoff, The Athletic, and UCR Arts. The duo discuss the evolving design landscape, their approach to process, and upcoming typeface releases.
- Forth + Back design SPIRAL, a publication exploring the expansive culture of American football
The Brand Identity features Forth + Back’s design for SPIRAL, an annual publication founded by Shawn Ghassemitari that explores the culture surrounding American football. The Los Angeles studio created the magazine’s identity, editorial layout, and promotional materials, using bold typography and a vivid orange accent to reflect the sport’s energy. The first issue, themed 'Tribalism,' includes illustrations by Nathan Bell and a mix of typefaces from Matt Willey, Radim Pesko, Karl Nawrot, and Pangram Pangram Foundry.