The memory of Akzidenz-Grotesk framed through the reality of Helvetica — a grotesque with the analogue warmth of the NYC Subway’s Standard signage. View at Klim Type Foundry →
Used by Ateljé Altmann (5), Pentagram (3), André Cruz (2), Order Design (2), newkid, Koto
Set for Porto Design Biennale (2), Art Makers, Ateljé Altmann, Butter Baby, Comédias do Minho, Erika Stahlman, Forum för levande historia, Herman Miller, Isomorphic Labs, Klim Type Foundry
Cases set in Söhne, as credited by the studios in their own writeups.
Visual Identity For Porto Design Biennale 2023 Edition
Creative studio Koto has rebranded Mews, a Netherlands-based hospitality software platform, with a bold and distinctive identity that challenges the visual conventions of enterprise tech. The new system centers on hot pink, strong typography, and a confident tone of voice to make the brand more visible and human. The project demonstrates how B2B design can be both credible and expressive.
BP&O’s Emily Gosling reviews Universal Favourite’s branding for Butter Baby, a Jakarta-based dessert store built around a whimsical butter-alien mascot. The studio developed a full verbal and visual identity, including character design, packaging, motion, and interiors, using a bright yellow palette and playful typography. The article praises the project’s originality and conviction in creating a character-driven brand world.
Universal Favourite created a whimsical, intergalactic brand identity for Jakarta dessert brand Butter Baby, transforming a butter-based alien character into a full narrative universe. The project spans 3D character design, packaging, store design, and a custom language system, all rooted in playful storytelling. Collaborations with Double Up Studio and Crosby Studios helped bring the cosmic Butterlandia world to life across digital and physical touchpoints.
Sydney-based studio Universal Favourite created a playful, story-driven brand identity for Jakarta dessert brand Butter Baby. The project builds a full fictional universe called Butterlandia, complete with characters, language, and immersive packaging and interiors. Collaborating with Crosby Studios, the team extended the concept into a physical retail space that merges fantasy and food culture.