everwave is an organization fully dedicated to protecting nature and tackling ocean pollution. In collaboration with g31, a custom logo system and display typeface were created to reflect this mission. The result: Everwave Sans, a confident all-caps typeface inspired by the rhythm and movement of the ocean.

Everwave Sans feels lively and friendly. Subtle curves and wavy elements lend each letter its own character. The forms shift in tone from calm to energetic, depending on the letter’s structure.

Each letter was explored to see how much motion – or wave – it could carry. Should curves be soft and rounded, or should the contrast make a bolder statement? Through dozens of iterations, the most balanced form was chosen for each letter: grounded and clear, yet shaped by motion.

Everwave Sans supports a broad range of Latin-script languages and common punctuation and symbols needed for daily design work.

The custom lowercase “e” echoes the stroke style, weight, and flow of the display letters, forming the expressive foundation of the logo. To make the wordmark feel more approachable, the decision was made to write “everwave” entirely in lowercase – with the “e” doubling as a simplified version of the standalone logo. Additional lowercase characters were developed to extend the identity across sub-brands like EmergenSeaKit, HiveX, and CollectiX – creating a cohesive yet flexible visual language.

Typeface Everwave Sans for everwave
Designed by g31* and Gabriel Richter
*Corporate design in cooperation with Stephanie Butzen, Anna Fitzon, Thanh-Thao Tran and Marie Volmar
Published in 2020
Pictures by g31

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