473 Design Dispatch #05

In this edition of the Dispatch, we’re sharing four standout rebrands, seven must-watch movies for designers, and three Google Fonts alternatives. Dive in and get inspired!

FOUR Brands with a cool redesign

1. Digio
   From crafting a brand narrative to creating a very ownable visual language, this rebranding enabled Digio to not only stand out in a crowded marketplace, but also to establishing them as a solid and experienced company.
   Design by Mucho

   

2. NYBG
   Renewing a New York institution
   Design by Wolff Olins

   

3. Venmo
   The sociable way to pay
   Design by Koto Studio

   

4. Patreon
   a new brand identity built for, and with, creators.
   Designed by Wolff Olins

   

   
   

SEVEN Movies / Episodes about design

1. Helvetica
   Of course. The Bible. The movie that made me think design could save the world.

2. The architect and the painter
   A documentary about the Eames you will love so much.

   

3. Objectified
   A documentary about our complex relationship with manufactured objects.

4. Design & Thinking
   Design Thinking was applied as a term and methodology by a design firm in 2008. It was received as a tool to solve every problem, from daily life decisions to business challenges to world hunger problems. Attention and debates followed. Some said it's nothing new, just a new packaging of how creative people do things.

5. Beautiful Losers
   Make Something From Nothing. In the 1990s, a loose-knit group of American artists and creators, many just out of their teens, began their careers. Influenced by the popular underground youth subcultures of the day, such as skateboarding, graffiti, street fashion, and independent music, artists began to create art that reflected the lifestyles. Over the years, the group has matured, and many have become more establishment-oriented; however, their independent spirit has remained steadfast.

6. Rams
   For over fifty years, Rams has left an indelible mark on the field of product design with his iconic work at Braun and Vitsoe, and his influence on Apple. “Rams” is a design documentary but also a rumination on consumerism, materialism, and sustainability.

7. Abstract: Paula Scher
   The GOAT.
   In this episode designer Paula Scher paints with words, developing the visual language of iconic brands and institutions around the world.

   

THREE Nice Google Fonts Alternatives

1. PP Writer
   As an alternative to Lora.
   Free-to-try font by PangramPangram Foundry

   

2. General Sans
   A Sans Serif alternative to DM Sans
   Free-to-use Designed By Indian Type Foundry

3. St Marie Thin
   A Slab Serif alternative to Hepta Slab
   Free for commercial and personal use from StereoTypes.
   

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