Rebel Type Ikinyamakuru by Jared Iannacone

Rebel Type Ikinyamakuru by Jared Iannacone is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma in Inyandiko Zisohoka Competition Category.

IcyumaInyandiko Zisohoka· 2025

Rebel Type Ikinyamakuru

by Jared Iannacone

Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma Winner in Inyandiko Zisohoka Category

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The Design

About Rebel Type Ikinyamakuru

Rebel Type ni ikinyamakuru gisohoka buri kwezi kivuga ku bwubatsi bw'inyuguti (typography) n'uruhare bwafite mu mahinduka y'umuco. Igishushanyo mbonera cyahumekewe n'imisusire ya punk n'ubugeni bwo kwigaragambya. Uburyo bw'ipangwa bugaragara cyane, guhitamo inyuguti zidasanzwe, n'imisusire yubusanzwe irwanya amategeko asanzwe y'icapa. Amapaji akinguka (pop-ups) n'ayikubye (fold-out) atumira abasomyi gusuzuma buri nomero binyuze mu maboko. Amapaji y'imbere yacapiwe ku mpapuro zifite ubwoko bwihariye bwerekana ko zisubijwe mu myaka (recycled look), naho igifuniko gikoresha uburyo bwa metalike bwo kurangiza (metallic finish). Ikinyamakuru kigaragaza ubwubatsi bw'inyuguti nk'imbaraga z'ubuhanzi n'umuco ku basomyi bakunda ibihangano.

The Recognition

About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma

Rebel Type Ikinyamakuru ni uwegukanye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma, ishimwe ry'agaciro ritangwa ku bishushanyo byiza bihuza ibyo umwuga n'inganda bikeneye ku bihangano byashushanyijwe neza. Abegukanye icyuma bagaragaza ubuhanga bukomeye, ubumenyi bwihariye, imyumvire y'inzobere n'ubushobozi bwo guhanga bw'ababikoze. Rebel Type Ikinyamakuru biteganyijwe ko izaba igihangano cyubahwa, gishimwa kandi gikundwa, gifatika kandi gifite udushya. Iki gishushanyo cyegukanye icyuma gihuza uburyo bwiza bukoreshwa mu nganda kandi gifite ibiranga bya tekiniki bifite ubushobozi, bifatanye n'ubumenyi n'impano. Rebel Type Ikinyamakuru yubahwa kubera gukora neza, kandi yashushanyijwe kugira ngo inoze ubuzima, ifashe gutuma isi iba nziza.

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.