typoint

Studio profile / English

Typoint / Design, typography & consultancy01 / 06

Clarity for complex
communication.

Typoint is a design studio for complex communication. We combine design with in-depth knowledge of typography and experience in delivering extensive projects. We develop new concepts, build on existing visual identities and apply them to publications, templates and digital applications.

Expertise02 / 06

From the first idea to the finished application.

Communication design

  • Reports, books & magazines
  • Presentations & templates
  • Visual identities & brand materials
  • Websites & digital applications

Choosing & using type

  • Typeface selection & custom fonts
  • Readability in print, web & apps
  • Typefaces for multiple languages
  • Font licences & rules for use

Advice & implementation

  • Brand checks & design reviews
  • Design guidelines & systems
  • Support for your existing team
  • Workshops & training

Selected work / Font strategy03 / 06

MANN+HUMMEL typography guidelines and primary font applications displayed on a monitor
MANN+HUMMEL / Brand guidelines

MANN+HUMMEL

Many brands. A shared font strategy.

For MANN+HUMMEL, we analyse the typefaces and licences in use. We advise on selecting, purchasing and using fonts across the group.

The aim: a consistent brand identity, clear responsibilities and transparent costs.

Project team: Julia Schygulla & Patrick Marc Sommer.

Full project (German)

Selected work / Print & digital04 / 06

On paper and on screen.

MAX magazine spread with an interview, portraits and a structured editorial layout

MAX Magazin

Layout and typesetting for MAX magazine.

Paper samples for Druckerei Thieme with large typography and different paper stocks

Druckerei Thieme

A new visual identity and printed brand materials for Druckerei Thieme Meißen.

Photography: Detlef Eden.

Full project (German)
Three mobile views of Kulturkarte Lichtenberg with a map, a tour and place information

Kulturkarte Lichtenberg

Design of a mobile culture map with places, tours and information about Berlin-Lichtenberg.

Concept: black flamingo
Programming: Digitale Strategieberatung Vincent Van Uffelen
Design: Mila Albrecht und Patrick Marc Sommer

Where to start05 / 06

Ways to get started.

Already know what you need?

We develop the design or build on your existing visual identity. For publications, presentations, templates and digital applications.

Discuss your project

Brand check

Does your brand look inconsistent in everyday use? We review your website, presentations and publications, recommend specific improvements and can put them into practice.

Explore the brand check (German)

Typography consultancy

Which typeface fits your brand and works in your applications? We advise on selection, readability and use. From a single template to a type system for your organisation.

Explore font strategy (German)

Contact06 / 06

Let’s talk about your next project.

Patrick Marc Sommer, founder of Typoint
Photo: Detlef Eden

Patrick Marc Sommer

Typoint is the Berlin-based design studio of Patrick Marc Sommer. He has more than 15 years of experience in communication design and typography and is co-author of »Das ABC der Typografie«.

We take on projects independently or support your team where design expertise and additional capacity are needed. We bring in designers, developers and writers as needed.

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In our first conversation, we discuss your task, where things stand and how we could work together.