Penultimate

Competencies

Typography
Layout

Forma

Elegant
Classic
Traditional
Sophisticated

2022

Personal

A pattern of vertical brown and gold stripes, evenly spaced, creating a textured background.

Digest

Penultimate reimagines Franklin Gothic through the lens of Western Classical music, translating its mechanical rhythm into a bespoke display typeface driven by fluid contrast and expressive movement. This exploration extends the visual language of its inspiration by reworking proportions, terminals, and counterforms to unlock a more dynamic tone. Penultimate seamlessly merges classical aesthetics with contemporary design, the resulting typeface and identity embody the essence of both worlds.

A collection of brown uppercase letters from a stylized font, featuring geometric and unique design elements.
Two brown font symbols: a "A" and an "O."
Two brown font symbols: a "B" and an "1."
Two brown font symbols: a "3" and an "G."
Two brown font symbols: a "K" and an "5."
Two brown font symbols: a "R" and an "7."
Two brown font symbols: a "W" and an "8."
Two brown font symbols: a "Z" and an "9."
Collage of musical elements with the word "Penultimate" and wavy lines.
Back cover booklet with "PENULTIMATE" centered, featuring brown gradient stripes on the right and a blank white left side.
Classic meets modern: "Penultimate" display font with flowing lines and artistic elegance.
Dynamic music-inspired typography with bold, fragmented letterforms on a rich brown background.
Typography inspired by Western classical music, blending bold contrasts with flowing lines.
Bold typography collage showcasing form, contrast, and punctuation.
Bold "A" and "Z" on soft pink with flowing white wave lines for a modern look.
A booklet cover featuring an abstract design with vertical brown and white lines creating a gradient effect.
Poster of Meredith Monk with event details on a blue background.
3 posters featuring Yo-Yo Ma, Julia Wolfe, and Meredith Monk with event details.
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