Designers and creative leads credited on Ard projects in press coverage.
UnderConsideration’s Brand New features a rebrand of Philbrook Art & Gardens by Nominee, led by designer Scott Allen Hill. The project introduces a new name, logo, and identity system that uses a proprietary flared sans serif typeface and geometric iconography to reflect the museum and garden’s cultural identity in Oklahoma.
Pepsi launched a promotional campaign in partnership with the New York Knicks, hiding specially designed cans across New York City. Each can awarded the finder a pair of suite tickets to the Eastern Conference finals at Madison Square Garden. The campaign leveraged social media clues to engage fans across all five boroughs.
Creative Boom’s feature spotlights Passion Paris Studio’s animated collaboration with Korn and Blizzard for Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred. Directed by Philippe Guyenne, the project merges 2D animation with live-action performance to evoke a dark, expressionist world inspired by Gothic architecture and 1980s fantasy. The film’s gestural, imperfect aesthetic mirrors the chaos and intensity of both the game and the band’s music.
UnderConsideration’s Brand New section briefly reports on the unveiling of a new logo for Howard Hanna Real Estate Services. The post, categorized as 'Spotted', lists design tags such as chiseled serif, green, monogram, and uppercase but does not include detailed commentary or visuals.
UnderConsideration’s Brand New briefly notes the new logo and identity for Calder Gardens, designed by New York studio karlssonwilker. The project introduces a clean sans serif identity using negative space and drop shadow techniques for a cultural institution dedicated to artist Alexander Calder.
Creative Boom’s 2026 community poll highlights 15 illustrators shaping the global illustration scene, emphasizing originality and human touch in an AI-saturated era. The list spans established names like Noma Bar and Malika Favre to emerging talents such as Anna Micheloni and Genie Espinosa. The article celebrates craftsmanship, individuality, and the enduring commercial relevance of distinctive illustration.
Maeve collaborated with Young Jerks to create Gretchen’s Garden Goodies, a limited-edition spring chocolate collection featuring playful, garden-inspired packaging. The design emphasizes bright, expressive visuals and cohesive storytelling across multiple SKUs, including truffle bars, bonbons, and gift sets. Sustainability and brand consistency were key, with recyclable and compostable materials used throughout.
The article profiles Brussels-based design duo Bravas Graphix, composed of Paul Peyrolle and Jules Rousselet, known for their punk-inspired, collage-heavy posters and zines. Their work merges academic composition with spontaneous, bootleg aesthetics, using analogue techniques like cutting, scanning, and acetone transfers to resist digital uniformity. The duo’s vibrant, rebellious style celebrates remix culture and anti-corporate visual expression.