Rebel Type Iris by Jared Iannacone is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Duais Iarainn A' Design Award in Dearadh Clóite Competition Category.

IarannCló· 2025

Rebel Type Iris

by Jared Iannacone

Duais Iarainn A' Design Award Winner in Cló Category

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The Design

About Rebel Type Iris

Is iris mhíosúil í Rebel Type faoi chló-eolaíocht agus a ról in athrú cultúrtha. Tá tionchar ag aeistéitic punc agus ealaín agóide ar an dearadh. Cuireann leagain amach dhána, roghanna cló neamhghnácha agus stíl amh amhairc dúshlán ar ghnáis thraidisiúnta an chló. Tugann leathanaigh phreabacha agus leathanaigh fhillte cuireadh do léitheoirí gach eagrán a iniúchadh dá lámha féin. Tá leathanaigh an-inmheánaigh clóite ar pháipéar uigeach a bhfuil cuma athchúrsáilte air, agus úsáideann an clúdach críochnú miotalach. Cuireann an iris chló-eolaíocht i láthair mar fhórsa ealaíonta agus cultúrtha do léitheoirí cruthaitheacha.

The Recognition

About the Duais Iarainn A' Design Award

Bhuaigh an dearadh Rebel Type Iris Duais Iarainn A' Design Award, aitheantas gradamach a bhronntar ar dhea-dhearaí a chomhlíonann na riachtanais ghairmiúla agus thionsclaíocha a bhíonn á n-éileamh ó chruthuithe a ndearnadh go maith iad. Léiríonn buaiteoirí Iarainn scil mhór, speisialtóireacht ard, tuiscint saineolaí agus cumas cruthaitheach a gcruthaitheoirí. Táthar ag súil go mbeidh an dearadh Rebel Type Iris ina chruthú a bhfuil an-mheas air, a n-ardaítear agus a ghráitear atá praiticiúil agus nuálach. Comhtháthaíonn an dearadh seo a bhuaigh Duais Iarainn A' Design Award na cleachtais is fearr sa tionscal agus tá saintréithe teicniúla inniúla aige nasctha le heolas agus le tallann. Tá meas ar an dearadh Rebel Type Iris as a dhúthracht agus dearadh é chun feabhsuithe cáilíochta beatha a sholáthar a chabhraíonn leis an domhan a dhéanamh ina áit níos fearr.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Rebel Type is a monthly magazine exploring the rebellious and transformative power of typography. It challenges traditional norms with bold layouts, unconventional typographic choices, and a raw aesthetic inspired by the punk movement. With interviews, cultural insights, and a focus on the DIY ethos, the magazine connects typography to broader social and artistic revolutions. Each issue offers a fresh and innovative take on visual storytelling for creatives seeking disruption and inspiration.
Dimensions & Packaging: Size: 20.5 cm x 27.5 cm with a thickness of approximately 5 mm, including various pop-ups and fold-out elements.
Interior Paper: 200 gsm with a textured, recycled-like finish for a tactile and organic feel.
Cover Paper: 300 gsm with a metallic finish, emphasizing the dynamism and energy of electronic music featured in the special edition
Tags: Typography magazine, punk design, rebellious typography, experimental layouts, graffiti art, DIY aesthetic, modern design, subculture typography, visual storytelling, Music.
Production Technology: The magazine was printed on special paper with texture, raw finish, featuring subtle specks resembling recycled paper. This choice added a tactile, organic feel to the design, enhancing its experimental aesthetic. For the cover, a metallic material was used to reflect the theme of electronic music, emphasizing the energy, movement, and dynamism of this special edition.
Design Challenge: One of the biggest challenges was integrating the rebellious and chaotic essence of punk into a clean and organized design. The main struggle was balancing experimental elements with readability, especially when working with white space. After much iteration, I achieved a fusion of bold, rebellious aesthetics with a polished and functional visual structure.
Research: The research explored the intersection of typography, art, and activism. Objectives included investigating how typography has historically been used in protests and subcultures, such as punk zines and graffiti, and translating that rebellious energy into a modern magazine format. Methods included studying archival materials, interviewing creatives, and experimenting with visual styles. The outcome is a magazine that challenges norms while showcasing typography as an artistic and cultural force.
Inspiration: Rebel Type draws from the bold energy of movements like punk, where typography became a tool of protest and expression. Inspired by the stages of design, evolution breaking rules, chaos, and reinvention, it reflects the rebellious spirit of typography as a medium of visual and cultural change. This project aims to celebrate and redefine the role of type in challenging conventions and fostering creativity.
Project Duration: The project was developed between August and October 2024 in Lima, Peru
Operation Flow: "Rebel Type" is designed to engage readers with its tactile and visual elements. As they flip through the pages, they experience bold layouts, unexpected typographic choices, and interactive features like pop-ups and fold-outs. The magazine encourages discovery, offering readers both a physical and mental experience. Its raw, rebellious aesthetic challenges conventional design, inviting creatives to rethink typography and visual storytelling in a fresh and inspiring way.