“Upcycling – From postal uniform to postage stamps” stamp
What served as workwear for postal employees for over 20 years is now getting a new life. Together with the committed and open-minded team at Swiss Post, I had the pleasure of designing the special stamp “Upcycling – from Postal Uniform to Postage Stamp.”
Typography plays an essential role as well. The stamp features MZ OTR Grotesk by Marc Zenhäusern – a contemporary workhorse typeface rooted in Swiss design, combining legibility, precision, and character. A perfect complement to the theme.
At the heart of the project was the idea of creating a tribute to the recognizable look and strong sense of belonging among employees. The fabric of the familiar light-yellow shirt is now setting off on another journey – this time as a postage stamp. The design incorporates characteristic elements of the postal uniform: the print recalls the anthracite-colored blazers that were once part of the outfit and celebrates the diversity of the people who wore them with pride every day.
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