The AnOrdain Model 1 Porcelain With Numerals By Kia Tasbihgou
Scottish watchmaker anOrdain has collaborated with designer Kia Tasbihgou to create a new typeface for their Model 1 Porcelain watch. The collaboration draws on Tasbihgou's background in graphic design, including his previous work for musician Frank Ocean.
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It highlights the intersection of high-end horology and contemporary graphic design, showcasing how niche brands leverage creative partnerships to maintain market relevance.
comments 7 Share Every time anOrdain announces a new release, I sit up and listen carefully. Over the past decade, the Scottish brand has made a name for itself for creating some of the absolute best dials in the industry. The craftsmanship and creativity in every new release are almost second to none. In-house typography designer Imogen Ayres conceives all the dials, delivering some of the watch industry’s most exciting designs. But when the brand brings in an outsider to design the dial’s typeface, you know something exciting will happen. For the newest release, anOrdain asked designer Kia Tasbihgou to devise a new dial. Due to Tasbihgou’s rich portfolio of stunning creative work, this news instantly excited me. The result is a surprisingly traditional Model 1 Porcelain.
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