Chain of Fools Typeface

“Chain of Fools” is a photo-based typeface I created from a necklace my grandmother wore every day. I often thought of her chain as something magical that she used to protect herself from lies and deceit. She suffered no fools and took exactly no shit from anyone. This character set is a tribute to her power, made with an accessory that still holds her energy.

Vogue Brasil Sans & Serif: an award-winning, dualistic typeface family

Vogue Brasil Sans & Serif is a dualistic display typeface family crafted by Studio DRAMA for the Vogue Brasil team, giving them a unique and flexible typographic tool to elevate creative editorial across print and digital publications.

Influenced by the vibrant vernacular typography found in the bustling streets of São Paulo, as well as drawing from the refined legacy of the iconic Vogue brand and broader Brazilian typographic sources, resulting in an authentic and culturally resonant design.

today’s profession

In the world of design, professionals often find themselves navigating through a diverse array of fields. From print to typography, graphic design to editorial, versatility is key. Designers must seamlessly transition between these realms, mastering the art of layout in print, selecting fonts with precision in typography, crafting compelling visuals in graphic design, and curating engaging narratives in editorial work. What is your profession of today?

Rethink

The hand-knitted typographic vest is titled ‘Rethink,’ with the word ‘Re’ on the back represented as a barcode, alluding to today’s mass-produced garments and their standardized appearance. On the front of the vest, the word ‘Think’ appears in a difficult-to-read, jumbled pattern, reflecting customs of the past. The project aims to raise awareness of the importance of rethinking garment production and the path toward a more sustainable future.

Faster&Faster

This vibrant orange racing suit, featuring black and white graphics, explores society’s obsession with speed. Statements like “Faster & Faster” and “speeding through life,” along with elements that resemble racing flag patterns, emphasize this obsession. The project invites us to think about the pace at which we are living and consider whether it’s time to slow down.

JANEVAT

Janevat is a Slovak textile and clothing brand reflecting innovative approach to textiles, focusing on geometric shapes, pure lines and minimalist designs. Her philosophy is transforming utilitarian objects into works of art through high-quality craftsmanship and original material design.

What is fashion?

Fashion is much more than just wearing clothes. It is a form of self-expression and an expression of our personality. Fashion allows us to express our individuality and our creative ideas. It not only reflects current trends, but also social and cultural developments. Ultimately, fashion is an art form that not only dresses us externally, but also reflects our identity and our relationship to the world.

The Power of my Hands

“The Power of my Hands” is a celebratory homage to my German grandmother who was a typical subordinate housewife and my punk mother who was a pioneer in the male dominated world of IT. Together they taught me the importance of being oneself and standing up for women’s rights. Through my knitwear I am looking into traditional craftsmanship and it’s relation to politics. Throughout my process I ask the question: How can feminism be expressed through craft today?

Destroy / Create

Destroy/Create is a technique inspired quote as well as a political commentary, where a simple white shirt is chemical burned in parts to reveal the text. On the one hand it highlights the process of making, where one has to destroy parts of the fabric to create something; on the other hand, it illustrates the constant need for revolution and change, to destroy the old ways and create new ones.

Destroy / Create

Destroy/Create is a technique inspired quote as well as a political commentary, where a simple white shirt is chemical burned in parts to reveal the text. On the one hand it highlights the process of making, where one has to destroy parts of the fabric to create something; on the other hand, it illustrates the constant need for revolution and change, to destroy the old ways and create new ones.

LIVING JEWELLERY

In Ruiya’s work, she envisions jewellery as prehistoric creatures, unearthed in archaeological digs and exhibited in museums. This concept fuels her reflection on jewellery’s role in human civilization. Starting from daily wear, she explores its cultural significance, historical legacy, and evolving values, until jewellery’s emergence in the digital age. Through her art, she offers a fresh perspective, inviting viewers to ponder its rich meanings and societal impact.

Greetings from Atacama

Atacama, a desert located in South America, is home to a rich variety of flora. Sadly, it is also turning into a fast-growing, illegal dump of fast fashion from all over the world. Many of those textiles are toxic, as they consist of non-biodegradable synthetic materials.
The t-shirt design is inspired by American “greetings from” postcards. At first glance it seems to be pleasing the eye. A closer look will reveal the discrepancy and make people think.

w*menRight¡

With my Work „w*menRight¡“ I postulate the legalization of abortion and ask to respect a woman‘s decision. The paragraph §218 is printed on the scarf by the technique of silkscreen printing. Which is covered up by a second layer of see through fabric that is connected to the first layer by purple seams crossing out obsolete fragments of the paragraph that should be modified and renewed by the embroider words.

Only Peroni Worldwide

Infused with the essence of Rome’s artistic rebellion, the Only Peroni Worldwide T-shirt merges the clandestine allure of underground culture with a contemporary edge. As a canvas for expression, it bears witness to the global journey of our artistic collective, each brushstroke a testament to our unyielding commitment to freedom and creativity. With every wear, this shirt becomes a symbol of unity, connecting souls across continents through the language of art.

Homo Scriptus

Homo Scriptus
Grammatographic haute couture
Collection: Printemps de la Typographie 2022

By adding an algorithmic layer on top of COLRv1 fonts, Homo Scriptus delivers, digital textile, which can be used for wearables. For this collection, Underware worked closely with the Dutch fashion designer and artist Tessa Bekker. This collection has 33 unique models, which are based on the subject write, copy, play. All models are build upon the typeface Plakato and are sold as unique NFTs on OpenSea.

Death Will Not Kill You

“Death Will Not Kill You”, is a piece designed in response to the tough times in life. Losing a loved one makes your heart grow bigger, as they now reside there forever, they remain alive within you. It is also a commentary on artists, who fight against the odds, build a space for themselves, they are a true inspiration. Their art, their presence, does not die with them, they live on in their art, through their art, forever.