Simon Zirkunow
Design & Typography
+49 151 14964842
zett (at) studiozett.de
As a designer, I work in both print and digital media with a strong focus on typography.
This is a portfolio of recent client and self-initiated projects.
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Kraftwerk for the Masses Event Branding and Website
To visually communicate Kraftwerk’s music — minimal use of computer-generated samples — I designed a custom typeface resembling a circuit board.
To minimize production costs, black was printed onto a lime green paper to ensure extra brightness, making the poster stand out among four-color-prints.
I applied the same graphic style to other items as well, including a website.
Samuel Kümmel Identity, Collateral and Website
A simple and vibrant identity for a preacher. You can call, visit, hear, talk to and meet him among other things. The text leads from this premise right to his contact data.
There is also a website where he shares his thoughts and comments.
Samuel Kümmel / PhotographyIdentity and Website
Building on the personal mark, the typeface has been further customized.
The website reflects his very personal approach to taking photos. Thus, we are presented with a hint to Polaroid pictures, as they are more immediate and personal.
Haller Feuerwehr Museum Identity and Design Manual
Development and implementation of the complete corporate identity for a local firefighter’s museum in Schwäbisch Hall.
This was a project involving 15 students over a period of four months. I was the team leader for the groups branding, printed items and for the design manual layout.
Truisms on the Street Self-Initiated
This project is based on one of Jenny Holzer’s most famous truisms “protect me from what I want” applied to common consumptions like fashion, music and sweets.
With a little help from Liz Hunt, who was a wonderful model and photographer.
Kraftwerk “Robots”Self-Initiated
I was eager to realize the Russian Constructivism art of their Man-Machine era with letterpress printing to introduce a more human touch. Limited edition of 25 prints.
View photos documenting the printing process.
Rothenburg Town Suggested Identity
The logo is mimicking a reflection in the river upon which the town was built. This idea of a mirroring surface is continued through the images and the layout.
HTWG Communication Design Poster Suggestion
This is one part of printed items to promote the design program at my college, HTWG Konstanz. Each semester, there is a new quote and color combination.
The origin of this particular quote is the Pacific Northwest College of Art, where I studied for one semester.
Transphabet© Typeface System
The Transphabet represents different ideas in combination: While some overlays make no sense at all, other are perfectly legible.
The letterforms are inspired by van Doesburg’s captions for Café Aubette.
Lichtsignale Promotion Mailer
Taking the idea of the Transphabet© one step further, I designed a promotional mailer for my company Lichtsignale.
This piece also represents my client/designer philosophy. When both work together and combine their efforts, the result will be stronger.
Now you can get in touch to learn more about different ways how I can help you solve your problems visually and communicate your message.
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Simon Zirkunow
Kanzleistraße 8
78462 Konstanz
Germany
+49 151 14964842
zett (at) studiozett.de