Allison Dobkin

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3 articles · Oct 2024Dec 2025

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  • FORNER reimagines liquid fertiliser as lifestyle object for Bleume

    Los Angeles-based studio FORNER developed the brand identity for Bleume, a new liquid fertiliser brand that repositions plant care as a lifestyle experience. Drawing inspiration from the 'blue hour,' the identity uses custom typography, refined packaging, and a serene colour palette to elevate the product beyond traditional gardening aesthetics. The design emphasises beauty, ritual, and emotional connection in everyday plant care.

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  • FORNER creates an identity that makes Palomino feel like home

    Los Angeles-based studio FORNER developed a brand identity for Palomino, a Ventura venue that balances local warmth with refined sophistication. The design uses a trio of typefaces, a nature-inspired color palette, and tactile print finishes to express both community belonging and celebratory elegance. Through thoughtful typography, materials, and messaging, the identity captures Palomino’s dual role as a neighborhood gathering place and event destination.

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  • Nihilo’s intentional and layered identity for Ohmek captures the dynamic journey of personal growth

    Ohio-based studio Nihilo rebranded Ohmek, a Brooklyn and upstate New York retreat centre, with a layered identity reflecting personal growth and transformation. The design embraces imperfection through glitch art, repetition, and distortion, aligning with Ohmek’s philosophy of 'beautiful ugliness.' Using the Inter typeface and a restrained palette, the identity captures depth through simplicity and spontaneity.

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