Asfalt is a typeface inspired by the elongated, stretched forms of painted road letters designed to be read from a driver’s perspective. Developed by Dinamo, it reinterprets mid-century stencilled signage aesthetics into a versatile family spanning five widths and four weights. The result is a functional yet expressive type system that bridges utilitarian design and contemporary typography.
The Brand Identity interviews German type designer Erkin Karamemet about his six-year journey developing Repro, a sans serif typeface released with Swiss foundry Dinamo. Karamemet discusses the technical and conceptual evolution of Repro, including its unique circle function and hybrid geometric-humanist design. The conversation explores his inspirations from signage and digital systems, as well as his ongoing collaborations with Dinamo and other artists.