From Hondo Studio:

Since 1986, Café Plantel has been a reference in Costa Rican coffee, bringing the rich flavors of high-quality, responsibly sourced coffee to life. Our new visual identity reflects the deep roots of our brand in Costa Rican tradition, family values, and the authentic spirit of our local culture.

We selected Chroma Sans, a humanist typeface from Calderón, which resonates with the organic and personal touch we put into every detail. Its fluid and natural shapes draw attention to each character, much like the careful craftsmanship that goes into every cup of Café Plantel coffee.

The wordmark appears to be custom drawn.

Numerals are from Bayshore.

All-lowercase Jane Austen for the “Westend Flows” single, May 2022

BIMI, an emerging rapper from Finland, embodies a unique sound of the classic 2000s rap era. In recent years, we did the art direction and designed the cover art for BIMI, experimenting with diverse typographic styles.

For the initial covers of his tracks “Westend Flows” and “Versace Mamis,” we opted for a handwritten aesthetic, which perfectly complemented the nostalgic vibes reminiscent of 2000s rap and R&B. For the Balaclava Mixtape EP, we strived to transform Nefarious into a captivating title that evokes the essence of both horror and gangsta rap, creating a cinematic experience for the listener.

The cover art for “Westend Flows” juxtaposes the suburban lifestyle with the opulent Westend, an affluent residential area near Helsinki, Finland. By contrasting these two worlds, BIMI’s music encapsulates the aspirations and realities of different societal spheres.

On the other hand, the cover art for “Versace Mamis” draws inspiration from Antonio Canova’s renowned sculpture, The Three Graces. This artistic choice represents the timeless allure and elegance of BIMI’s R&B side, harmonizing the rap part into it.

Moreover, when it came to designing the cover for “DMX,” we deliberately delved into the raw essence of hardcore rap, reminiscent of DMX’s iconic style. The cover exudes a sense of grit and intensity, akin to DMX’s way of incorporating aggressive dog imagery in his visuals and music videos.

Through our art direction, we aim to capture the essence of BIMI’s music, blending nostalgia with modernity, and paying homage to the influential rap icons.

Bayshore with glow effect for the “Versace Mamis” single, July 2022

Limerick Serial for the “DMX” single, October 2022

Nefarious on a angle for the Balaclava Mixtape EP, May 2023.

It would take a lot of work to do it well, but then I'm sure it would look really good: Shatter as a stencil template for a spray lettering. This artwork for and single was created digitally but gives a bit of an impression of what it might look like, complete with a long shade perspective effect. Or does it emulate a riso print? The combination of smudgy edges with a loud CMYK color combination makes the design look simultaneously dirty and poppy. From designer Raissa Pardini:

I got asked by iconic Speedy Wunderground to look after the digital release and animated visualiser of this absolute banger by Georgia and Savage Gary, produced by one and only Dan Carey.

The script on an angle is yet to be identified, but it could be a slightly modified Bayshore.