Nolan Paparelli
Type Designer · Designer
In their own words
It’s been a long process of back and forth, a sort of typographic ping pong between two designers.
I think that basic knowledge and skills in typography are very important.
I’ve recently joined Nizar Kazan in his venture called WELTKERN®.
I would say that a lot of Swiss gems from Optimo and Lineto are generally underrated.
Articles & interviews
- Fable&Co. rebrands TQA for an AI space still writing its own rules
Fable&Co. has rebranded TQA, an AI and automation consultancy, to better reflect its evolution into an agentic AI authority. The new identity uses dark, atmospheric foundations with luminous gradients and glass morphism to convey intelligence and adaptability. The rebrand includes a full strategic and visual overhaul, anchored by the TWK Everett typeface and a modular grid system designed for scalability.
- Top 5 Sans Serif Typefaces for Brand Identity
The Brand Identity’s article by Poppy Thaxter highlights five standout sans serif typefaces—Neue Montreal, ABC Favorit, Aeonik, Roobert, and GT America—showcasing how they’ve been used across various branding projects. The piece references multiple studios and designers who have applied these fonts in identities spanning fitness, real estate, fashion, and technology sectors. It celebrates the versatility and enduring appeal of sans serif typography in modern brand design.
- Navarra.is bring two-tone clarity to Buynomics with their light-mode, dark-mode identity system
Berlin-based studio Navarra.is rebranded revenue optimization platform Buynomics with a dual light and dark mode identity system. The refreshed visual language emphasizes clarity and technical precision, supported by the TWK Everett typeface from WELTKERN. The design reflects Buynomics’ AI-driven, data-centric approach while distinguishing it from competitors.
- Nizar Kazan details the continuous development of WELTKERN® as a ‘Curator and Producer of Design’
The Brand Identity interviews Swiss designer Nizar Kazan about the evolution of WELTKERN®, a hybrid platform combining a publisher, shop, and type foundry. Kazan discusses the challenges of developing the website, the studio’s sustainable production methods, and the brand’s mission to fairly value contributors and rethink design distribution. The conversation also touches on WELTKERN’s future growth and its connection to his creative studio, NIZAR KAZAN + CO.
- Nolan Paparelli on the process and principles behind his typographically-driven practice
The Brand Identity interviews Munich-based designer Nolan Paparelli about his typographically-driven practice and collaborative approach to type design. He discusses his work on the neo-grotesque typeface Kunst Grotesk with Piero Di Biase, his involvement in the new design platform WELTKERN, and his philosophy on type education and pricing. The conversation offers insight into his process, influences, and the evolving landscape of contemporary Swiss typography.