
Thonik undertook a comprehensive rebranding project for the Hyundai Department Store's Outlet Store located in Dongdaemun, Seoul. Acknowledging the evolving retail environment and how consumers connect with brands, the project sought to integrate the area's rich cultural legacy with a modern vibrancy. Thonik aimed to transform the Outlet Store into more than just a shopping destination, instead envisioning it as a reflection of the local community's energetic character. Central to this initiative was the development of a unique wayfinding system featuring distinctive pictograms, symbolizing the store's open and inviting approach to retail and customer experience. The project exceeded expectations, achieving a remarkable 66% sales growth on opening day.
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Amsterdam-based studio thonik created a dynamic, typographic identity for the Phion Symphony Orchestra that visually moves with the music. Using GT Planar from Grilli Type, the system adapts to each concert’s rhythm and emotion, replacing static photography with expressive, kinetic letterforms. The project extends across identity, website, and campaign materials, reflecting the orchestra’s itinerant and contemporary character.
The Brand Identity interviews Roy Terhorst, design lead at Amsterdam-based studio Thonik, about his motion-first approach to branding and his philosophy of creating and breaking design rules. Terhorst discusses his process, influences, and recent projects, including a new collection of iPhone wallpapers that translate his motion work into a personal digital format. The conversation explores how motion, color, and experimentation drive Thonik’s conceptual identity work for clients like Schiphol Airport and Dutch Design Week.