October 29, 1923 marks the start of regular entertainment radio program in Germany. For the 100th anniversary a special stamp was released by the German Postal Service.

The stamp features the typographic message “Achtung Aufnahme! Bitte Ruhe” (the German equivalent of the “On Air” sign) on a bright red background. The sign stands as a strong symbol for the radio studio and the recording of a radio show. The typeface Guida is reminiscent of an original illuminated sign that can be found in the Deutschlandradio broadcasting center and served as a model. In addition to the stamp, two postmarks for Berlin and Bonn were created, as well as the border of the sheet of ten stamps. Printed in fluorescent red.

Anna’s is a São Paulo-based studio dedicated to graphic design and experimentation. Our visual identity features a concise black and white palette to make our vivid projects come to life, creating a clean result but with an edgy approach, featuring illustrations by Mateus Acioli.

For the logo and headings, we used a stylized version of Guida Pro, simulating a stamp/ink blot effect, very bold and great to make big statements on the website. For body text, we wanted to balance a nostalgic typography with a contemporary and elegant one. Montiac Italic and Post Grotesk made the perfect pairing, complementing the boldness of the logo really well.