Aldiviva is the typeface used for the name of Sassy009.World, the website of Oslo-based musician Sunniva Lingård a.k.a. Sassy 009. Additional fonts that appear on the homepage include Eurostile for “Sassy Chat”, Druk Wide for “Blue Racecar”, and Carlista Buttery for “Here Comes The Weekend”. “Heart Ego” combines stretched Helvetica Inserat or similar with Signerica, and “Mystery Boy” remains mysterious for now. Text and UI elements use Neue Haas Grotesk and TWK Everett Mono.

Caleo is a modern reinterpretation of the traditional night candle with a candle snuffer. The project was my Bachelor thesis at the Hochschule Rhein-Waal. The idea is to preserve the traditional interaction of man with light by sparing the product of any buttons. Every traditional and sensual function of a night candle got reworked into modern features. Additionally, the lamp serves as a portable aroma diffuser.

The visualization concept of this project expresses itself in a duality between old and new. This concept of duality also expresses itself as on and off, black and white, uppercase and lowercase.

Originally designed in 2017, I redesigned the project in 2025. Clarendon and Radio Grotesk are the two typefaces I’ve chosen. The bold Clarendon (with roots in the mid-1800s) was used for the wordmark. Radio Grotesk was used for the basic lamp component and every other typographical layout. Both typefaces carry tradition and originality and the concept of old and new. The naming of the wordmark and the subproducts uses the Latin language. Since I am referencing abandoned traditions, I thought to also use an old and abandoned language for the naming of the producer. Caleo is the latin word for glow and lumina is the Latin word for lights. In the project presentation, Signerica is used to emulate handwritten notes.

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Millionaire Script combined with Millionaire Italic Uppercase by Altiplano Typefaces takes center stage in the identity for Maggiorata, a restaurant in Barcelona dedicated to “la bella cucina italiana”. Just like the maggiorata, Millionaire is vivid and sensual. Its calligraphy-inspired structure exudes human warmth. When displayed in large size, its letters form an image that is both fluid and elegant, capable of enhancing a space.

Neue Montreal by Pangram Pangram, on the other hand, brings all the qualities of a grotesk typeface to ensure menu readability at smaller sizes. The type palette is rounded off with Signerica, a wide informal handwriting face by Mans Greback.

According to Studio Roses:

The challenge was to craft an identity that embodied the essence of the Maggiorata – the archetype of Italian femininity, as iconic as Monica Bellucci or Sofia Loren. We wanted to reinterpret this imagery for the culinary world, moving beyond the traditional mamma or nonna to showcase a more confident, sensual side of Italian cooking.

The inspiration came from two sources: the striking contrast of the Maggiorata’s personality and her cinematic allure. From this, we developed a brand full of curves, movement, and charisma.

Who is Maggiorata? Maggiorata speaks with a distinct voice, blending Italian words with bold charm. She leaves her presence felt in unexpected ways – a note, a gesture, or a playful touch – proving that even unseen, she’s unforgettable.

Photography by Jandro de la Puente. Interior design by Nora Batlle. Copy and naming by Por Alert.