“Upcycling – From postal uniform to postage stamps” stamp
What served as workwear for postal employees for over 20 years is now getting a new life. Together with the committed and open-minded team at Swiss Post, I had the pleasure of designing the special stamp “Upcycling – from Postal Uniform to Postage Stamp.”
Typography plays an essential role as well. The stamp features MZ OTR Grotesk by Marc Zenhäusern – a contemporary workhorse typeface rooted in Swiss design, combining legibility, precision, and character. A perfect complement to the theme.
At the heart of the project was the idea of creating a tribute to the recognizable look and strong sense of belonging among employees. The fabric of the familiar light-yellow shirt is now setting off on another journey – this time as a postage stamp. The design incorporates characteristic elements of the postal uniform: the print recalls the anthracite-colored blazers that were once part of the outfit and celebrates the diversity of the people who wore them with pride every day.
This post was originally published at Fonts In Use