It’s Nice That’s annual ‘Review of the Year 2025: Top 25 Graphic Design’ highlights the most-read and influential design stories of the year. The roundup spans topics from the resurgence of Gothic aesthetics and humor in design culture to the global reach of K-pop visuals and food-related branding projects. It reflects a year of curiosity, experimentation, and cultural crossover in graphic design.
Affinity has unveiled a new logo and identity created by its in-house design team. The rebrand introduces a green color palette, a monogram mark, and script-style typography, reflecting a more proprietary and cohesive visual system for the software brand.
Affinity, the professional creative software brand recently acquired by Canva, has unveiled a full rebrand and product relaunch. Led by Canva’s European creative director Tom Carey and executed with Design by Twist, the new identity balances connection to Canva with a distinct, creative personality. Featuring a bespoke serif logomark, custom typeface by Ohno, and a tactile color palette, the rebrand emphasizes approachability and artistic expression.
The Brand Identity interviews Zebra, an independent design consultancy based in Singapore and Perth, co-founded by Martin Maher and Michelle. The discussion covers their origins, approach to small-scale collaboration, notable branding projects for clients like Affinity, 100 Pasir Panjang, and American Express, and their evolving interest in digital design. Maher reflects on their design philosophy, type choices, and the benefits of staying small and hands-on.
