created by Pauline Vogl in Adobe Illustrator
This logo was designed for the ‘Schöner Sterben Kollektiv’ (tr. Beautiful Dying) as part of my student job at urnfold, a startup dedicated to paper urns and designing for death. Urnfold founded ‘Schöner Sterben’ in collaboration with another funeral home to organize events around the theme of death. The collective explores themes such as loss, change, and transience, and examines how society deals with farewells and transitions—emotionally, culturally, and socially.

The swan is rich in symbolism, embodying meanings such as prophecy, divination, and light. In Greek mythology, it is often said that the swan sings before death—a vivid and poetic image that resonates deeply with the concept of dying beautifully. The font was designed in a distinctive style to stand out from the traditional fonts commonly used in the funeral industry. The intention was to challenge and redefine old conventions, aligning with the collective’s mission to offer a new perspective on death and grief. The logo reflects this shift, symbolizing a break with the past and embodying the collective's commitment to reshaping the approach to loss and remembrance. The logo as well as the icon were created in Adobe Illustrator.

created by Pauline Vogl in Adobe Illustrator
created by Pauline Vogl in Adobe Illustrator
created by Pauline Vogl in Adobe Illustrator