K95

WE DON’T JUST DESIGN WE DEFINE ATTITUDES

We are an Italian graphic design and communication studio. But above all, we are people who simply cannot do things “the way they have always been done”. Curious, hungry, rebellious: we are driven by the desire to build something with meaning, character and identity. We founded K95 in 2017 to bring together different professional paths and create a studio capable of competing in the world of design, both nationally and internationally. For us, innovation is a method. Experimentation is a discipline. And every project is a piece of the story we are writing.

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For us, design is holistic: form and function are not separate things. Aesthetics are an act of responsibility, because they shape the way we experience space, the city and the digital world. We design with people at the centre: emotions, gestures, journeys, attention. We want every service, whether physical or digital, to become an experience that feels simpler, more human and more memorable. And then there is dialogue. We genuinely care about understanding what you do, how you do it and what you want to change. We work side by side with our clients to build solutions that are not just “beautiful ideas”, but practical tools for growth.

Services

Branding

For us, branding is not about “designing a logo”: it is about building a system. Logo design is only the beginning of a wider process in which we study positioning, audience, tone of voice and competitive landscape. From there, we develop a coherent and scalable visual identity, capable of giving the brand recognition, trust and long-term growth.

Packaging

Packaging is where a brand becomes tangible: something you can touch, keep and choose. We design packaging that works both on the shelf and online, with obsessive attention to hierarchy, materials, finishes and typographic detail. We think of structure as a narrative: informing, attracting and standing out, without ever losing clarity or brand consistency.

Event Design

We design identities for events of every kind, creating a visual language that can live across posters, social media, badges, signage and spatial installations. Over the years, we have developed projects for exhibitions, presentations, nightlife, sporting events and charitable initiatives: flexible, recognisable visual systems, ready to handle the complexity of an event.

UI / UX Design

We love digital, and we design websites and application interfaces by always starting from the user experience. We analyse goals, audiences and flows, then build architectures and UIs that simplify use and make the brand recognisable on screen too. For us, UX is essential: it is the stage where we invest the most energy, because that is where you understand whether a product truly works.

Editorial Design

We specialise in editorial design and work closely with publishing houses and cultural organisations. We design books, magazines and catalogues for exhibitions and events, carefully shaping grids, typographic rhythm, readability and print quality. For us, publishing is a discipline: every page must have structure, breathing space and purpose.

Type Design

We design and develop typefaces. Over the past few years, we have created fonts such as K95 Alphabet, Herbert, Max Huber Alphabet, Stelvio Grotesk and July 01, some of which have received international recognition. Typography is a central part of our approach: it is identity, tone and personality. And when it is designed bespoke, it becomes a powerful tool for differentiation.

Social Media

We bring the brand into content without letting it become “noise”. We design visual systems for social media, formats and templates, guidelines and assets that maintain consistency and recognisability over time. We work on editorial rhythm and creative direction, so that every post is not an isolated piece, but part of a wider language.

Copywriting

Words are design. We write and structure messages that make a brand clearer, more credible and more memorable. From naming and tone of voice to website copy and campaign messaging, we work to find a voice that is consistent with the identity and suited to the audience. For us, copy and visuals must speak the same language; otherwise, a project may look beautiful, but it will not truly work.

TEAM

  • Dario
  • Danilo
  • Antonio
  • Federica
  • Daria

Leonardi

Dario Leonardi
Danilo De Marco
Antonio Pontillo
Federica Musumeci
Daria Beleykanich

Co-founder / CEO

  • Dario

    Leonardi

    Co-founder / CEO

    Dario Leonardi
  • Danilo

    De Marco

    Co-founder / Creative Director

    Danilo De Marco
  • Antonio

    Pontillo

    Graphic Designer

    Antonio Pontillo
  • Federica

    Musumeci

    Copywriter / SMM

    Federica Musumeci
  • Daria

    Beleykanich

    Project Manager / SMM

    Daria Beleykanich

AWARDS

Lightinthedarkness.it

Website of the day - CSS Design Awards

CSS Design Awards

2025

Lightinthedarkness.it

FWA of the day - FWA

FWA

2025

Lightinthedarkness.it

Muzli Honor - Muzli

Muzli

2025

Progetta.it

CSS of the Day - CSS Design Awards

CSS Design Awards

2024

Progetta.it

DDA of the Week - Digital Design Award

Digital Design Award

2024

Progetta.it

Web Design Appreciation - Orpetron

Orpetron

2024

Danilodemarco.com - Ed. 2024

Website of the Day - CSS Design fo the Days

CSS Design fo the Days

2024

Danilodemarco.com - Ed. 2024

DDA of the Week - Digital Design Award

Digital Design Award

2024

Stelvio.k95.it

Site of the Day - Awwwards

Awwwards

2020

Ortigia Design

ADI Index - ADI

ADI

2022

Humanity

Among the 40 winners - Poster Heores

Poster Heores

2022

Font.k95.it/july01

Site of the Day - Awwwards

Awwwards

2022

Font.k95.it/july01

Developer Award - Awwwards

Awwwards

2022

Font.k95.it/july01

Website of the Day - CSS Design Awards

CSS Design Awards

2022

Font.k95.it/july01

DDA of the Week - Digital Design Award

Digital Design Award

2022

Font.k95.it/july01

DDA of the Year - Digital Design Award

Digital Design Award

2022

Exgalleria.it

Website of the Day - CSS Design Award

CSS Design Award

2022

Exgalleria.it

DDA of the Week - Digital Design Award

Digital Design Award

2022

K95.it - Ed. 2021

Site of the Day - Awwwards

Awwwards

2021

K95.it - Ed. 2021

Mobile Excellence - Awwwards

Awwwards

2021

K95.it - Ed. 2021

Website of the Day - CSS Design Awards

CSS Design Awards

2021

K95.it - Ed. 2021

Developer Award - Awwwards

Awwwards

2021

K95.it - Ed. 2021

DDA of the Week - Digital Design Award

Digital Design Award

2021

K95.it - Ed. 2021

Sit of the Day - Mindsparkle Mind

Mindsparkle Mind

2021

Stelvio.k95.it

Developer Award - Awwwards

Awwwards

2020

Stelvio.k95.it

Mobile Excellence - Awwwards

Awwwards

2020

Stelvio.k95.it

Website of the Day - CSS Design Awards

CSS Design Awards

2020

Stelvio.k95.it

DDA of the Week - Digital Desifn Award

Digital Desifn Award

2020

Stelvio.k95.it

DDA of the Year - Digital Design Award

Digital Design Award

2020

Stelvio.k95.it

FWA of the Day - FWA

FWA

2020

Danilodemarco.it - Ed. 2019

Website of the Day - CSS Design Awards

CSS Design Awards

2019

Danilodemarco.it - Ed. 2019

Site of the Day - Mindsparkle Mag

Mindsparkle Mag

2019

Herbert Typeface Posters

Bronze - IDA Design Award

IDA Design Award

2019

Compagna Teatrale Martoglio

Silver - Indigo Design Award

Indigo Design Award

2018

Piero Dorazio Exhibition

Silver - Indigo Design Award

Indigo Design Award

2018

Aganè Typeface

Winner - IF Design Award

IF Design Award

2017

Rachel Typeface

Gold - Indigo Design Award

Indigo Design Award

2015