TYPEONE Magazine 09 – Packaging, Food and Typography

TYPEONE is our new bi-annual magazine that uses creative type mediums as a gateway to explore topics such as culture, business, technology, innovation, and design. All these explorations lead by our TYPE01 team and network of freelancers discuss global initiatives, projects, campaigns, and the people behind them — spotlighting the next generation and featuring a talented scope of creative humans from around the world.

In this issue:

Packaging, Food and Typography

Where food, typography, language, and packaging design converge, TYPEONE Magazine Issue #09 serves up a fresh perspective on the way we interact with the world around us. Curated by Norwegian design studio Olsson Barbieri, Issue #09’s editorial delves into the broader ecological and cultural implications of food packaging, bringing a fresh perspective on the design industry’s role in shaping a more sustainable and thoughtful future.

At the heart of this issue is a provocative exploration of how packaging influences not just the marketplace but our relationship with food, the environment, and each other. Featuring a collection of essays, interviews, and design showcases, this 136-page volume offers readers a deep dive into the nuances of food-related design and the stories behind the products we consume. From zero-waste initiatives to type-driven food branding, the contributors challenge conventional approaches to food packaging and encourage reflection on the hidden structures within the global food system.

With thoughtful insights from industry pioneers and typographers, including an essay from food critic Alicia Kennedy, and hands-on advice from Think Packaging’s Mat Bogust, this issue brings together a diverse array of voices in the design and food industries. Highlighting innovations in sustainable packaging, the emotional and cultural power of food, and the role of typography in shaping perceptions.

TYPEONE Magazine Issue #09 is an invitation to question, reflect, and take action on the ways we design and consume, fostering new narratives and celebrating diversity in the world of packaging, food, and typography.

The Value We Bring

With every issue, we dedicate ourselves to the task of providing you with grounded pieces of advice from industry professionals to better your creative career, relatable content from designers at all stages of their career journeys, inspirational stories, and a fresh, unique perspective on the world of graphic design and typography.

Cover Design

Issue nine’s perforated lettering has been designed by Guest Editor Olsson Barbieri, equipped with a special tear-off strip function to get inside the magazine just like you would for a piece of packaging.