Even the greatest stars discover themselves in the looking glass, in the hall of mirrors

Even the greatest stars discover themselves in the looking glass, in the hall of mirrors

After a special month of non-stop, seven-days-a-week projects, including board meetings, investor relations, management support, general business development, annual meetings, annual reports, coaching of entrepreneurs, quarterly reports, business plans, presentation design, investment memorandums, etc.

I was honored as Star of the Month by my board during a board meeting dinner.

Inspired by Design: How Bahn-Futura Typeface Fuels Business Creativity and Strategy

Inspired by Design: How Bahn-Futura Typeface Fuels Business Creativity and Strategy

The Hauptbahnhof sign, with its iconic font, has captivated my heart. As a designer, I am completely enthralled by the harmonious sign language presented by Deutsche Bahn. Even though I’ve transitioned more towards management assignments and away from regular design production, the sight of this sign instantly transports me back to my creative roots. Its irresistible energy rekindles my intrinsic passion for design. With some quarterly reports to manage soon, I’m considering drawing upon this Futura inspiration.

Bahn-Futura, also known as Bahnhofsfutura, is a geometric variant of Paul Renner’s 1927 Futura typeface, designed by Theodor Dierksmeier in the mid-20th century. These hand-painted signs, crafted between 1956 and 1988, often display subtle differences from their original templates, yet they remain a defining characteristic of German railway stations.