Greta Grotesk is designer Tal Shub’s typographic ode to Greta Thunberg and references the climate change activist’s handwriting. Shub (co-founder of Uno, an NYC-based company that aims to offer alternatives to single-use plastics), was impressed by the boldness and clarity of Thunberg’s message and its parallels with the lettering on two of her handwritten signs. The typeset Shub developed acts as an additional reminder of …
The witty designers behind Copenhagen-based Playtype love using the typefaces they’ve created in fun, different ways, from monochromatic glyphs stamped on mugs to covering skateboards. Equally big and bold are their posters that make the most of a single letter, or a word or two. Use “Way Out” as a 2D exit sign, hallway hypeman or a pop of green to transform even your most …
Danish type foundry Playtype takes their unique, custom-made typefaces beyond just computer screens and stationery. They’re silently permeating the physical world with bold statements through personalized lightboxes, laptop sleeves and even skateboards, thanks to some choice collaborations. Their experimentation with shapes, silhouettes, letters and words on apparel is worth more than a glimpse, and we’re enamored with the simple yet resolute “Untitled” T-shirt.
