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News & interviews
- New spirit-free cocktail menu takes cues from punk zines and sober rebellion
Creative Boom · Jan 13, 2026
Creative Boom features Naughty Naughty’s design for Burma Burma Restaurant’s new spirit-free cocktail menu, which reimagines sober drinking through punk zine-inspired visuals and Burmese cultural references. The hand-assembled, collage-heavy design balances rebellion with authenticity, using travel photography and bold color palettes to create a tactile, expressive experience. The project challenges the notion that non-alcoholic design must be minimalist or sterile.
Naughty NaughtyBurma Burma Restaurantbranding - Box Eight’s Jeremy Staub on becoming his own toughest client
The Brand Identity · Nov 17, 2025 · Interview
The Brand Identity interviews Box Eight founder Jeremy Staub about the studio’s self-initiated rebrand, exploring the challenges of designing for themselves and the concept ‘At The Wine Bar’ that guided the new identity. Staub discusses the importance of partnership-driven client relationships, the studio’s hospitality roots, and its expansion into boutique hotels and CPG work. The rebrand reflects Box Eight’s evolution while maintaining its human-centred, experience-driven approach.
Box EightVarious restaurants and hospitality groupsBoutique hotelsbranding - "Top 20 Influential Graphic Designers in 2025"
Creative Boom · Jun 23, 2025
Creative Boom’s 2025 roundup highlights 20 graphic designers redefining visual communication through cultural storytelling, conceptual thinking, and innovative aesthetics. The article profiles figures like Temi Coker, Natasha Jen, and Marie Boulanger, showcasing their influence across branding, typography, and digital design. It underscores how these creatives balance authenticity, technology, and human emotion in their work.
- Top Five Serif Typefaces to Elevate Your Project
The Brand Identity · Apr 3, 2025
The article by Poppy Thaxter on The Brand Identity highlights five standout serif typefaces frequently used in branding projects: LL Bradford, Editorial New, Romie, Tobias, and Reckless Neue. It explores how each typeface has been applied by various studios across industries, showcasing their versatility and aesthetic qualities. The piece serves as a curated roundup of serif fonts that continue to shape contemporary brand identities.
- “Design has such power.” RAWTY on teaming up, taking responsibility and designing for good
The Brand Identity · Jul 6, 2023 · Interview
The Brand Identity interviews Graz-based design studio RAWTY, founded by Tessa Sophie Huber, Sophia Stöhr, and Christian Leban, about their mission to use design for positive socio-ecological impact. The trio discuss their decision to form the studio, their philosophy of responsibility and sustainability, and the creation of their own branding that reflects the rawness of nature through variable typography and motion. They also share insights into their work culture, values, and recent projects promoting environmental and social good.
RAWTYTechnical University of ViennaCO2-conscious restaurantbranding - Badal Patel on running a business, work-life balance and finding inspiration in her upbringing
The Brand Identity · Nov 25, 2021 · Interview
The Brand Identity interviews independent creative director and designer Badal Patel about her journey running her own studio, balancing work and life, and drawing inspiration from her Indian-American upbringing. Patel discusses her process, tools, and the challenges of freelancing, as well as her proudest project, the branding of Kulfi Beauty, a South Asian beauty brand. The conversation highlights her cultural influences, business lessons, and creative philosophy.
By BadalKulfi BeautyUnnamed Bangladeshi restaurant in Jersey Citybranding - New Brand Identity for Hill Of Grace Restaurant by Band
BP&O · May 11, 2017
BP&O features Band’s brand identity for Hill of Grace Restaurant, created for Australian winemaker Henschke at Adelaide Oval. The design uses custom typography inspired by the Oval’s scoreboard, refined materials, and photography linking the restaurant’s location with the vineyard’s heritage. Richard Baird praises the thoughtful connections and material quality, though notes some visual dissonance among elements.
BandHill of Grace RestaurantHenschkebranding