Barkas

The Brand Identity · Nov 6, 2024

The Brand Identity’s biweekly feature ‘The Edit’ spotlights five global design projects, including Studio NARI’s lively identity for the prebiotic soda brand Living Things. Other highlights include Maniac Studio’s nostalgic branding for La Martinuca, Barkas’ Italian-inspired identity for Graziano, Addikt’s unifying Pride Amsterdam 2024 visuals, and PHORM’s collaborative exhibition design for Birmingham Design Festival. Each project showcases distinctive cultural and aesthetic approaches across branding, packaging, and event design.

The Brand Identity · Sep 1, 2023

The Brand Identity’s article, written by Poppy Thaxter, highlights ten standout signage projects from studios including TRY Design, Barkas, OMSE, and others. The roundup showcases inventive approaches to wayfinding and brand expression through physical signs, from playful geometric forms to minimalist executions.

The Brand Identity · Jul 4, 2023 · Interview

The article, part of The Finishing Line series presented by Brandpad, explores how leading studios Koto, Barkas, and Scandinavian Design Group approach the creation of effective digital brand guidelines. Designers and directors from each studio discuss accessibility, audience consideration, and the shift from static PDFs to dynamic, interactive platforms like Brandpad. The conversation emphasizes clarity, storytelling, and adaptability as key to maintaining living, evolving brand systems.

The Brand Identity · Nov 3, 2020

Copenhagen and Stockholm-based studio Barkas created a nostalgic, typographically rich identity for Austrian adult soft drink brand Bitterschön. The design combines serif and sans-serif typefaces, geometric fruit-inspired shapes, and a textured label to evoke a refined yet playful aesthetic. The identity system is flexible for future flavor expansions and emphasizes the brand’s natural, sophisticated positioning.

The Brand Identity · Aug 28, 2020

Montreal-based studio Demande Spéciale launched Officesss, a digital project offering downloadable Zoom backgrounds from design studios worldwide. Created during the pandemic, it aims to recreate the collaborative spirit of studio life and connect designers globally. The project features contributions from studios such as Bielke&Yang, Porto Rocha, and The Barkas, with web development by Pier-Luc Cossette.

The Brand Identity · Mar 16, 2020

Barkas rebranded Danish water company Postevand, creating a minimalist identity and packaging that reflects the purity of local tap water. The new design emphasizes openness through a 'Copyleft' symbol and supports Postevand’s environmental mission. A capsule collection with artist MØ further promotes clean groundwater awareness.