By its very nature, graphic design is superficial. It is about an aesthetic pursuit that might seem devoid of meaning. And yet : the Exergue series/report is full of meaning, research, thought, and openness.

The work of observing species and translating them graphically nourishes knowledge but, above all, fosters empathy. By superficially focusing on species through their mere appearance, we are captivated by them, drawn into their environment, trying to understand their lives, their threats, and their displays. By delving deeper into these fleeting encounters, we discover a world so far removed from our own that, for a brief moment, we detach from our own existence.

This serie, superficially superficial, therefore opens the door to thoughts that are far from shallow and to profound concepts like the Umwelt.

For JNOB, Exergue is a way to explore this fascination with life and its diversity, but above all, it is a mean to create connections between species, a way to highlight encounters that may not be so superficial after all.

Through exhibitions and collaborations, Exergue finds its place at the heart of our environment, inviting new species into pattern libraries alongside the iconic leopards and pythons.

Exergue aims to be a gateway to new curiosities, new friendships, and opens the door to fresh dialogues. Applied in our spaces, these new patterns question the relationship between species and their environments, their naturally impossible encounters, and their impermeable worlds.

Deeply rooted in our values of eco-design, Exergue embodies our thirst for knowledge, our curiosity, and above all, our commitment to environmental protection through innovation and the re-examination of the obvious.