Orbita
Custom Typeface
Orbita Display was designed by Melbourne Branding Designer Madeline Denys for the well versed typographer wanting a polished workhorse for editorial work in publication design for Melbourne's high end property market.
With its tall x-height, symmetric contrast, and narrow proportions, the elegant face is inspired by traditional 18th Century stone carving seen on gravestones of that era.
Type and
Lettering Design
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Full custom type design service
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Logos hand drawn with precision for specialist packaging
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Bespoke lettering for film titles
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Hand drawn lettering for book & magazine titles
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Monogram Design
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Superbly crafted Calligraphy for special documents
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Lettering as illustration
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Refinement of existing wordmarks and logos to enhance legibility
Philosophy & Values
Slow Typography. Go Slow Go Deep. Detailed Observation. Drawing carefully by hand. Utilise the senses. Grounded Authenticity. Process. Tacit Knowledge & Understanding. Skill in Individual letter construction. Re-privilege physical and emotional knowledge to nourish mind body and spirit. Reconnection with our feelings and one another to improve community environment and the planet.
History
OSNS continues to quietly consolidate, steadfastly maintaining the integrity of its original philosophy: Understand the basics, avoid social media celebrity, and keep it pure. Make it once and make it well is the sustainable focus that true craftsmanship brings and should underpin everything that we do.
OSNS has partnered with London’s “The Future Lab”, Amsterdam’s “The Slow Lab” based at the Pratt in NYC, The National Gallery of Victoria, and been featured in many international publications, such as Monotype’s “ Recorder”.
OSNS Director Veronica Grow is an advocate of continual research and an active member of the global type design community. She regularly roams the globe, participating in conferences and workshops to update her skills and knowledge.
With a hands on back to basics manifesto and good timing, OSNS ignited the whole custom typographic movement in Australia in 2012, delivering its first hand lettering program in January 2012. OSNS was founded to provide an alternative to mainstream education, and was Australia's only typography school purpose built to inspire and educate those seeking the specialised knowledge acquired by breaking free from the limitations of the computer and learning to create quality custom typography from scratch by hand.
Exhibitions
Five Five Five Grad Show May 2018 • Brave Face Lettering Show October 2017 • Fine Specimens Grad Show May 2017 • Louder than Letters December 2016 • Everything Must Go November 2016 • Cake For Breakfast Grad Show May 2016 • Typography Emporium February 2015 • The Rebellion of the Beast August 2013
Selected Clients
Hardy Grant Books • Cotton On Inc • Future Lab London • Savi Graphics • National Gallery of Victoria • City of Melbourne • Kurrawonga Consulting
Selected Interviews
and Press
Abbotsford Convent
Monotype Recorder
Issue Number 10, November 2016
Melbourne Age
The Walz Happens
Desktop Magazine Australia
Design as Activity Workout
Old School New School is Small and True
Nov 21, 2013
ABC TV Documentaries
The Thrill and the Fury The Art of the Tag
Series 1 August 2015
ABC Radio 774 / Libbi Gorr
July 15 2015
Enter the Belly of the Beast
Hands on the Old School Way
Press Issue Number 356, March 2013
August 8, 2012