Thinking & Making is a series of design talks hosted by Bedow. Every now and then we will invite thinkers and makers to our studio to give a presentation on a design related topic.
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Kanon Foundry
10.29.2021
Tor Weibull and Alexander Örn from Kanon Foundry talks about variable type. You’ll find out what C3PO and Swiss train clocks have in common with the Bedow typefaces – Bedow Head and Bedow Hand – and how you create randomness by OpenType coding. This talk is available online, click the image to see the talk.
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Magnus Wålsten
07.02.2024
With nearly 30 years of experience, Magnus is an accomplished entrepreneur spanning film, digital product development, branding, and innovation. Serving as CEO and business developer, he co-founded the notable agency Great Works and later a partner of The North Alliance. Today Magnus focus is on aiding companies in innovation, business development and brand strategy – with a strong emphasis on creating a positive impact for people, the planet, and doing so with long-term profitability. At Bedow, Magnus functions as Chairman of the Board and Brand Strategist.
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A Lovely Atmosphere
09.02.2024
Maria Iversén from GBGT Box and Perniclas Bedow bring us along behind the project A Lovely Atmosphere. A manifestation of the impact the packaging industry has on the environment. GBGT Box specialises in climate-smart, functional packaging for the premium sector, creating boxes that protect products, excite consumers, and reaffirm sustainable brand values. Few in the packaging industry communicate the impact of their products on the planet, but GBGT Box is determined to change the industry standard by explaining the carbon footprint of its boxes.
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Most Beautiful Swiss Books
06.11.2025
On November 6, we’re hosting an exhibition of the most beautiful books from the land of the most beautiful design — Switzerland. The exhibition will open with a public lecture on Swiss book art by Patrick Lacey, professor at Konstfack and founder of the design studio Åbäke. In collaboration with Konst/ig Books, Konstfack, and the Swiss Federal Office of Culture.