Design|October 2024
The hidden features of our typeface ARKET Sans
Meant to reflect our preference for simplicity, functionality, and longevity, the ARKET logo isn’t a logo but merely the name of the brand set in uppercase in our own bespoke type family, ARKET Sans, which was developed in 2015 by the Icelandic and Danish design duo Or Type.
At first glance, it is an archetypal European sans serif, characterised by clean lines and minimalistic design. However, it also exhibits more ‘humanist’ qualities, such as subtle variations in stroke width and soft, rounded letterforms that contribute to a sense of rhythm and warmth, reflecting the playfulness that is also essential to what we do.
Some of its unique features include an off-balanced letter R, a swinging K, and a pinched number 5. Used with a sort of non-branding approach across all mediums and applications, from signage to packaging and digital platforms, it aims to highlight product and content over and above the ARKET name.
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How to care for down
Care guides|September 2024
Down is ideal for lightweight insulating outerwear because it creates a warm thermal barrier next to the body. Treat your down products with special care to maintain their level of performance.
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How to care for synthetic fibres
Care guides|September 2024
Synthetic fibres such as polyester, polyamide, acrylic, and elastane have many useful properties that can be enjoyed in a variety of garments, including activewear and swimwear. They’re usually comfortable, quick-drying, and keep their shape well. However, they also shed tiny plastic particles that can enter the sea and cause harm to our ecosystems. Here’s how to care for synthetic garments.
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How to care for canvas
Care guides|September 2024
Canvas items, such as shoes and bags, are popular for their durability and versatility. Proper care can help maintain their appearance and extend their lifespan.
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How to care for linen
Care guides|September 2024
Linen is a strong natural fibre that gets softer with use and time. It’s breathable and has a soft texture. Caring for linen properly helps maintain its natural characteristics.
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The hearty soup
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Moments of presence with Mario Milana
Interviews|October 2024
The works of Mario Milana focus on the interaction between the body, mind, and objects. With this approach, the Milan-based furniture designer attempts to integrate the habit of presence into everyday life, looking to expand the meditative practice beyond an assigned time and place. ‘If you have to interact with something both physically and mentally, then you're present in that moment.’
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Wild medicine and the freedom of trusting in nature with Signe Siemsen
Interviews|October 2024
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The simplicity of the Skedblad chair
Design|October 2024
The wooden Skedblad chair is a distinctive and quickly recognisable feature of our cafés and store furnishings. Designed in 1933 by Carl Malmsten, one of the most well-known furniture designers and interior architects in the Nordics, the chair is as simple as can be, consisting of only six pieces, with a soft, oval backrest resembling the bowl of a spoon.