{↑} Custom typography for byUMBERTO.
{↑} Inspiration and outlook: William Morris, designer, poet, artist, printer and socialist activist. A major force in the Arts and Crafts movement.
{↑} Crafted by hand. Research driven, always with an eye in the now.
{↑} Tea-Chest by Robert Harling (1939) for Stephenson Blake, Sheffield.
{↑} Inpiration: Utilitarian stencil typography: DIY, deliberately simple and bold so as not to fight with Rob’s often intricate type work.
{↑} byUMBERTO— All great artists sign their work. This simple tagline becomes a powerful message.
{↑} A sense of place is very important to Robert so a series of photographs was commissioned of the studio and the surrounding landscape, for use on the website and in presentations.
{↑} Custom typography ‘UMB-Stencil’, designed to complement Robert’s beautifully intricate work. Unashamedly modern, it reflects Umberto’s outlook on the work he produces: meticulously researched and very much for the modern world.
{→} Full character set of UMB-Stencil, designed to be responsive in both digital and printed forms.
{↑} Supporting typeface Messina Sans chosen for its crafted, clear and modern feel.
{→} UMB-Stencil numeral set.
{↑} Robert in his studio.
{→} Verre Églomisé byUMBERTO.
{←} Digital works overview document: designed so Robert can add new work, to send out to prospective clients.
{↑}{↑} Sense of place: commissioned landscape photography of Marsden Moor, a special place for Robert.
{↓} Responsive logotype in action on the byUMBERTO website.
{↑} Social media assets.
{↑} Mobile website.
{→} Works overview. Downloadable from the website, the document is fully editable for prospective clients.
{→} Van livery.
{↓} byUMBERTO bag.
