A poster using Signal Compressed by Production Type to combine EXPO and Parade. The exhibition will present the graduation projects made at Design & Art School Kortrijk (DAS). Other text is in RM by Mash Creative. The photo is by Nataliia Martynova, a student at DAS.

Stringer by Order Type Foundry and Denim Ink by Displaay Type Foundry are used as the typographic voice for Hunt, a boutique branding agency in Kortrijk, Belgium.

DEAFCON was ready to break down doors with the release of Nicci – a killer EP featuring two powerhouse tracks and a slick music video to match. This was supposed to be the big breakthrough. The moment the world got hit with our no-bullshit, hard-hitting sound.

The visuals? All crafted by Kustomtype: we didn’t just design the graphics, we also created a custom font called Deaffont, made exclusively for this release. That’s how serious we were about making this EP a statement.

But then the world hit pause. Just after the launch, COVID-19 struck like a sucker punch. Festivals canceled. Bars closed. The whole damn country shut down. No gigs. No merch sales. The momentum we had? Gone overnight.

But here’s the thing about DEAFCON – we don’t quit. No virus, no lockdown is gonna keep us quiet for long. Nicci is more than just two songs. It’s a statement:

We’re here.
We’re loud.
And we’re not going anywhere.

Let’s face it – you can’t keep rock ’n’ roll down for long.

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The band logo and the URL on the back use Bomber TV.

This self-titled debut album from Belgian power-rock trio DEAFCON packs a punch from the first riff to the last beat. With four rock-solid tracks – “Mean Machine”, “Master of Disguise”, “180”, and “Life Is Strange” – this powerhouse release instantly put the band on the map, landing them gigs left and right.

The band’s badass logo, designed by Kustomtype using Bomber TV, became an iconic piece of their merch line. It’s one of those shirts you can’t miss – hit up any rock or metal festival, and you’ll spot fans proudly rocking their DEAFCON gear. Kinda funny when you think about it: a small Belgian band leaving their mark on the global rock scene, one T-shirt at a time.

This record? It’s loud, raw, and unapologetic. Just the way rock ’n’ roll should be.

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Doing your own thing. Sounding like only you can. No boxes, no labels, no limits. That’s exactly what The Mars Model is all about. With their 2022 release, Primal Urge, they’re tearing through boundaries and delivering something raw, intense, and unapologetically their own.

The band – Dominiek De Gandt (guitar/vocals), Hans Verbeke (vocals), Tim Jult (drums), Olivier Moulin (synths), and Fred Dufourmont (bass) – pours their souls into six tracks of pure, unfiltered post-punk energy.

For the concept, graphics and lettering, I used three fonts available from my Kustomtype foundry: Bomber TV, Annexxus and Mars Model (used for the band logo). The fourth font in use is HK Grotesk from Hanken Design Co..

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Born from the dark corners of Europe’s underground, The Mars Model isn’t your typical new band on the block. Forged between the rain-soaked streets of Kortrijk (Belgium) and the industrial pulse of Lille (France), this cross-border collaboration pulls from a legacy of punk rebellion, hardcore grit, and raw human emotion. Their debut EP, FrancoBelga, is a statement—loud, unapologetic, and drenched in both chaos and beauty.

Behind the scenes, Dominiek De Candt – a Belgian punk pioneer (remember The Definitivos?) – dreamed up The Mars Model as a concept. He roped in Kustomtype to craft the band’s identity before the lineup was even locked in. One thing was certain: Hans was their voice, even before he realized it himself.

And it didn’t stop there. To solidify the band’s visual identity, Kustomtype went one step further by designing an exclusive typeface for the band. The result? The Mars Model font: bold, gritty, and raw, just like the music itself. It’s not just a logo; it’s a statement in every letter, capturing the band’s ethos in a unique visual style that stands out in a crowded scene.

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A series of three posters, each positive and negative: Let’s Talk about… Type, Print, Design. The posters were designed for a live podcast recording during the Wonder Festival in Kortrijk, Belgium. This festival brings young creative force and established values from all disciplines – from design, innovation, technology to art – will set out their vision of a better future. Wonder takes you along a free trail of special places in Kortrijk UNESCO City of Design, with stunning exhibitions, installations and events.

During her career as a stylist and journalist Connie Hüsser has been fascinated by young talent, special forms and striking pieces. Her work for the furniture brand Vitra and the magazine Annabelle brings her in touch with designers from all over the world on a daily basis. When design becomes too special for many, her passion only just begins. At the request of the Biennale Interieur, this Swiss carefully selected 45 objects that are different. Objects made with an eye for detail. Objects with Love.

A printed catalogue was made available, designed by unfolded, printed by Newspaper Club, published by fold, 1st edition (2018). ITC Grouch is paired with the Medium Condensed style from the upcoming GT Alpina for smaller text.

Combination of Le Corbusier and Archer — used on a stand at Interieur 2016 showcasing Le Corbusier’s lamp designs.