Virgile Flores
Designer, Type Designer
In their own words
Why don’t they use that space for beautiful things?
I’m going with the flow because I want to preserve my health and inspiration.
Articles & interviews4
- Plakton simplifies Olicatessen’s olive oil brand to its essentials
Barcelona-based studio Plakton created a pared-back identity, packaging system and e-commerce site for Spanish organic olive-oil producer Olicatessen. The identity combines a DaVinci serif wordmark, a small radiating mark, olive-grove photography and a predominantly off-white palette punctuated by vibrant lime green. Gassiot & Llobet developed an e-commerce experience that foregrounds the producer's territory, family and process before presenting products.
- Quality Experience (QX) by &Walsh
BP&O features &Walsh’s brand identity for new advertising agency Quality Experience (QX). The identity centers on a 3D 'biosphere' logomark and a suite of five dynamic logos, using a minimalist black and white palette and typefaces Da Vinci Display and Haffer. The article praises the overall sharpness and motion-led design but questions the distinctiveness of the multiple logos.
- Virgile Flores details his genre-bending, boundary-pushing approach to graphic design
The Brand Identity interviews French graphic designer Virgile Flores about his experimental, genre-bending approach to design. Flores discusses his inspirations from punk and heavy metal culture, his tactile and layered aesthetic, and his philosophy of designing with respect for the audience. He also reflects on his career path, collaborations with major brands, and his evolving creative process.
- Margot Lévêque details her unconventional journey from biology degree to the forefront of type design
The Brand Identity interviews French designer Margot Lévêque about her unconventional path from studying biology to becoming a leading independent type designer. She discusses her education, collaborations with studios like Pentagram, &Walsh, and Dinamo, and her self-initiated projects such as 'In House' and 'Our Type Design Guide for Beginners.' The conversation highlights her passion for serif typography, her creative process, and her philosophy on freelancing and self-driven work.