MacOS version

TypoTasten is a keycaps set for Windows and MacOS making the extended keyboard layout “E1” from the German keyboard standard DIN 2137 (2023) available to users of mechanical keyboard in Germany and Austria.

Rounded typefaces were often used on computer keyboards during the 1970s and 1980s because of the double-shot moulding production process, which cannot provide sharp corners for the key legends. The TypoTasten keycaps are produced with a dye-sublimation process instead, so any typeface would have worked. Hoss Round was chosen because it can be associated with that time when mechanical keyboards were heavily used, while also being interesting enough to give these keycaps their own unique look. In addition, the range of weights was useful to clearly separate the different layers on the keys. Not all glyphs are directly taken from the fonts. Some glyphs had to be added and some were modified to increase the legibility when being used in such a small size.

The project was launched on Kickstarter in November 2024.

Windows version

Windows version combined with Cherry system keys

MacOS version

Postcard which is shipped with the keycaps

Postcard which is shipped with the keycaps

Conscious Food has been a pioneer in providing high-quality organic food options to the Indian consumer market since 1990. Studio Ping Pong came on board to design the packaging for their new range of Toddler Foods.

The entire instant mix range was divided into three categories: Dosas, Chillas, and Powders. Each category was given a special color palette and character.

We used this as an opportunity to conceptualise scrappy characters that get their superpowers from the ingredients of each product. The craft paper, a recurring element in Conscious’ products, was made an active participant within each box, serving as a prop essential to the story.

Hoss Round was chosen as the primary typeface after looking at various competitor brands on the market. As a rounded font, it perfectly captured the playful yet serious essence that the brand wanted to convey with these products. Manrope and Edu SA Beginner were used as secondary typefaces, the latter being a font used in South Australian primary education, in keeping with the theme of the products.

The packaging content was designed keeping in mind that parents are extremely mindful while picking up products for their children. They want the best nutrition and want to know all the benefits straightaway. Hence, each box came with markers for good micronutrients as well as smaller blurbs calling out comparative benefits.

Aimed to win over both younger audiences and parents, the new range maintained Conscious’ familiar minimalism and craft paper, while introducing a fresh new approach.

Illustrations: Shivani Danave

Bureau BoschBerg designed the identity of the 2022 edition of Werchter Boutique, a pop music festival in Belgium. For their design, they used Kiosk by Nguyen Gobber and Hoss Round by PSTL. The lighter weights of the latter is used for information.