Ark Design Cases
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Designers behind the work
Designers and creative leads credited on Ark projects in press coverage.
News & interviews
- Why LOVE ignored the whisky rulebook to rebrand a Tasmanian distiller
Creative Boom · Apr 29, 2026
LOVE, the Manchester-based design agency, rebranded Tasmanian distiller LARK with a bold new identity that rejects traditional whisky tropes. The project draws inspiration from Tasmania’s unique landscape and culture, resulting in a distinctive bottle design, bespoke illustrations, and a cohesive brand world. The rebrand positions LARK as a luxury 'new world' whisky brand with authentic roots and global ambitions.
LOVELARKbranding - Booms & Shakes: April's biggest moves and boldest launches
Creative Boom · Apr 22, 2026
Creative Boom’s April 2026 edition of 'Booms & Shakes' highlights major leadership changes, new hires, and agency expansions across the global creative industry. The roundup covers transitions at Verve, Residence, DEPT, and GUT Europe, alongside new appointments at Aer Studios, Born Social, and Gung Ho. It also introduces D&AD’s new global Ambassador Programme connecting creative leaders worldwide.
- Meet Yeco: the smarter way brands find the perfect agency match
The Brand Identity · Apr 16, 2026 · Interview
The Brand Identity interviews Yeco founder Coby Phillips about how the consultancy helps brands find their ideal agency partners through a mix of data, human insight, and chemistry. Phillips explains Yeco’s vetting process, the pitfalls brands face when choosing agencies, and how the company’s partnership with The Brand Identity will make its matchmaking service more accessible. The discussion highlights Yeco’s focus on transparency, alignment, and collaboration in agency-brand relationships.
YecoThe Brand IdentityELEVEN AustraliaJoah Brownbranding - StudioDBD's Dave Sedgwick on why an idea that lost him thousands was the best thing he ever did
Creative Boom · Apr 2, 2026 · Interview
Creative Boom interviews Dave Sedgwick, founder of StudioDBD, about his long-running passion project BCNMCR, which began as a self-funded exhibition connecting Manchester and Barcelona design scenes. Despite early financial losses, the project ultimately led to major commissions from Marketing Manchester and MIDAS. Sedgwick reflects on persistence, creative risk-taking, and the long-term value of personal projects.
StudioDBDHey StudioMarketing ManchesterMIDASbranding - Oilinwater approaches branding like an investigator, to build visual systems from rigorous research
It's Nice That · Mar 31, 2026
The article profiles Brussels-based design studio Oilinwater, founded by Matthieu Gorissen, which takes a research-driven and investigative approach to branding and identity design. Working primarily with cultural institutions, the studio builds visual systems rooted in context and storytelling. Projects include identities for Maison Hannon, Civa, and packaging for Rob The Gourmets’ Market’s craft beer collaboration.
OilinwaterPublicisMaison HannonCivabranding - The loveable line drawings of this dog hotel brand identity take cues from The New Yorker’s illustrations
It's Nice That · Mar 30, 2026
Crown Creative has designed a charming brand identity for Barkhouse, a luxury dog hotel in New York City. The Belfast-based studio drew inspiration from The New Yorker’s illustration style, combining playful line drawings with a dual-typeface system to represent both dogs and their owners. The result is a warm, characterful identity that balances refinement with personality.
Crown CreativeBarkhousebranding - Britpop to Breaking Bad: This book proves just how culturally iconic the Clarks brand is
It's Nice That · Mar 17, 2026
The article profiles Alexander Newman’s new book 'From Somerset to the World: Clarks A Visual History 1825–2025', published by One Love Books. The publication traces the cultural and visual evolution of Clarks shoes, from their Quaker roots to their global influence across subcultures and media. Designed with David Carroll, the book combines archival imagery, historical typography, and clean layout to create a cohesive visual narrative.
- Barkhouse hotel: how do you brand a service for a client who can't read?
Creative Boom · Mar 12, 2026
Creative Boom features Crown Creative’s brand identity for Barkhouse, a luxury dog hotel and daycare in New York. The project balances sophistication for human clients with warmth and personality for their pets, using dual typefaces, hand-drawn illustrations, and a color palette inspired by dog coats. The article explores how the studio created a new category of premium pet hospitality branding through restraint and emotional intelligence.
Crown CreativeBarkhousebranding - Six powerful ways to make your next rebrand better
Creative Boom · Feb 3, 2026
Creative Boom’s article by Tom May summarizes Frontify’s 2026 report 'Rebranding Redefined', which outlines six key strategies for modern rebranding. Drawing insights from studios like JKR, Buck, DIA, and Mozilla, it emphasizes living brand systems, meaningful use of type and color, sonic branding, flexibility, motion integration, and cultural relevance. The piece encourages designers to move beyond static assets and build adaptive, emotionally resonant brands.
- Juliet Klottrup captures the beauty of Yorkshire’s peat bogs and the people restoring them
It's Nice That · Jan 27, 2026
Photographer and filmmaker Juliet Klottrup documents the restoration of Yorkshire’s peat bogs through a two-year analogue photography series in collaboration with the Yorkshire Peat Partnership. The project highlights the human stories behind environmental conservation, focusing on the people and communities working to restore Denton Moor. The article explores her process, connection to the landscape, and the importance of time and observation in her work.
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