Studio BAR

17/11/2017

Dear friends of Studio BAR!

Over the past four years we've managed to work on some really brilliant projects, and hosted a series of events that we hope were inspiring. It's been a good run. Today we're letting you know that we have decided to call it quits. We have come to see that we have diverging plans for the future and will be happiest pursuing those as friends, and not as business partners. Unfortunately though, it does mean that as per DEC 1st, Studio BAR shall cease to be.

A huge thank-you to all our ace clients - it's not you, it's us. An extra shout-out and thanks goes to our BAR crew Mark, Carmen, Adrien, Jeff, Lena and Carine who have gone above and beyond in their commitments to the studio. And finally a big thanks to the rest of you who have inspired us, visited us, and those who showed up and supported our BAR Affairs, even during the rainiest of cold winter nights. It's been a real pleasure. For now though, we're both preparing our new career adventures, and look forward to seeing you all along the way.

Cheers, and cheerio!
Jochem & Seton

12/10/2017

What could graphic design look like if companies were all state monopolies? Find the answer in North Korea, where else.

A collection of hermit kingdom ephemera brings Juche style to the enemy

29/09/2017

Go Norman Hangers!

We are proud to have them as our clients. Go check them out at http://normanhangers.com/

Read more about Norman Hangers and the other startups in our accelerator programme over on our instagram - or find out for yourself at our next 'Meet the Startups' event on Oct 5th! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-the-startups-from-our-early-stage-acceleration-program-4-tickets-37991836606?aff=erelexpmlt

28/08/2017

You already knew we love the design of beer labels, we showcased it during our 'BAR Affair with beer labels'. We still love them, so it's fun to still check the latest every once in a while.

Here's a fun (USA focussed) site with some fab labels and a great name: http://www.ohbeautifulbeer.com/

14/08/2017

If you've ever wondered what figures from old paintings would look like living in today's world, then this guy's mad Photoshop skillz are the answer.
Find on Instagram

25/07/2017

Just dropped off a fresh pack of ABC Guides at The Maker Store. Get your copy there (or on our website) - if you don't have one already 😉

Amsterdam is a city filled with fascinating examples of typography. From shopkeepers advertising their wares to architects labelling their buildings, most of them clearly gave a moment’s thought to the look of their lettering. We’ve chosen our favourites and created this informative alphabet that sh...

17/07/2017

The Dutch lion gets a redesign for Orange Lionesses team -
"elegant yet still recognisable".

Wieden+Kennedy Amsterdam has transformed the Royal Dutch Football Association's lion logo into a roaring lioness, to represents the national women's squad

03/07/2017

Is it time for new types of colours?
We got a preview three weeks ago during her talk at Pakhuis de Zwijger - and now you can read about it too!

Dutch designer Hella Jongerius rails against industrially produced paints and dyes in the Breathing Colour exhibition at London's Design Museum.

20/06/2017

Understanding what's being negotiated in this whole Brexit nonsense can be somewhat confusing when listening to the airy statements given by (let's face it, mostly British) politicians. The good ol' Dutch Guv'mint commissioned a nice short animation explaining what the negotiations are all about.
https://twitter.com/DutchMFA/status/876785990391791616/video/1
I still think its nonsense, but at least its clear.
And Studio BAR likes clear.

“Brexit negotiations between the EU and the UK started today. An enormous task. Why is it so complicated? This animation explains why https://t.co/jCm81if1qd”

19/06/2017

Quick! Help these folks from Wadgasten reach their crowdfunding target. Everyone wants to see Season 2, right!?

De crowdfundingcampagne Wadgasten staat op voordekunst.nl. Doneer nu en maak dit project van Wadgasten mogelijk!

14/06/2017

Help to get Wadgasten to continue with their awesome work! High quality shizzle. Let's get them to reach their target by either attending their benefit screening on Sat.17 on Vlieland or go to their crowdfunding campaign at https://www.voordekunst.nl/projecten/5572-wadgasten-1 %20verhaal

Best way to convince you: watch the newest episode with Tangerine!

In wat alweer de vierde aflevering is van Wadgasten gaan we het wad op met de meest hardwerkende tweeling van Nederland. Folk duo Tangarine begon jaren geled...

23/05/2017

Dangerous typography?

Pay attention: Typography isn’t just catchy visuals. It can also be dangerous.