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- Pia Salzer: A love letter to everyday aesthetics
Creative Boom · Apr 29, 2026
Creative Boom profiles German illustrator Pia Salzer, whose vibrant, expressive work celebrates the beauty of everyday life. After studying in Nuremberg and working in Berlin, she went freelance in 2025, gaining recognition for her personal and commissioned projects. Her digital illustrations, rooted in traditional media, explore themes of feminism, emotion, and connection.
Unnamed Berlin design studioBrigitte magazineBrücken Festivalillustration - Type designer Arthur Calame treats letters like “soft material to be sculpted”
It's Nice That · Jan 28, 2026
The article profiles Paris-based type designer Arthur Calame and his studio Calame.Bureau, exploring his tactile, craft-driven approach to typography. Drawing inspiration from everyday life and personal hobbies, Calame treats letters as sculptural forms, resulting in expressive typefaces like Maroni, Bobine, and Comptoir. His work spans cultural and commercial projects, blending human imperfection with digital precision.
Calame.BureauPile StudioMardi BleuComptoir des CotonniersCravanbranding - "Avanti West Coast Campaign Shifts Focus to Personal Connections"
Creative Boom · Oct 16, 2025
Avanti West Coast has launched a new campaign titled 'Be With Them Sooner', created by adam&eveDDB and photographed by Martin Parr. The campaign shifts focus from destinations to the emotional reasons people travel—reuniting with loved ones. It runs across OOH, social, and audio channels, using regional personalization and Parr’s distinctive documentary style to highlight authentic human connections.
adam&eveDDBAvanti West Coastadvertising - "Gramática Studio Crafts Avant-Garde Brand for Avant Garden Rooftop"
The Brand Identity · Jul 17, 2025
Gramática Studio created a playful yet practical brand identity for Avant Garden, a rooftop venue in Riga that blends dining and nightlife. The design merges avant-garde experimentation with natural textures and colors inspired by the garden setting. The result is a flexible, approachable identity that reflects both creativity and nature.
Gramática StudioAvant Gardenbranding - Cul De Sac Studio Simplifies Design Process, Emphasizes Direct Client Interaction
It's Nice That · May 12, 2025
The article profiles Cul De Sac, a two-person studio founded by designer Colin Smight and copywriter Gus Esselstyn. Frustrated by traditional agency inefficiencies, they created a streamlined model where clients work directly with the creators. Their work blends Californian suburban aesthetics with bold, authentic branding for clients like Nike, 818 Tequila, and Starbucks.
Cul De Sac818 TequilaSprinterbranding - Exploring the Decline of Brand Mascots in 2024
It's Nice That · Dec 17, 2024
The article explores the decline of brand mascots in contemporary branding, examining why companies are moving toward minimalist and abstract identities. Through insights from designers at Frontify, Studio Lob, and Cherry Bomb, it discusses how mascots can still offer emotional connection and memorability when used thoughtfully. The piece reflects on cultural shifts, digital constraints, and the risks and rewards of character-led branding.
FrontifyStudio LobCherry BombNonna’s PizzaJaguareditorial - For a hot sec, all eyes were on Paris, so we picked 5 identities we love for Parisian brands
The Brand Identity · Aug 23, 2024
The article by The Brand Identity curates five standout Parisian brand identities, celebrating the city’s creative energy during the Olympic season. Featuring work by Abmo, Maison Sagan, Brand Brothers, Plus Mûrs, and fagerström, it highlights diverse visual expressions across hospitality, fashion, and food sectors. The roundup underscores Paris’s influence on contemporary design through elegant, type-driven, and culturally rich identities.
AbmoMaison SaganBrand BrothersHôtel BuciBar Le Syndicatbranding - On the edge of your seat: 6 identities for production companies, streaming platforms, and cinemas
The Brand Identity · Jan 26, 2024
The article is a roundup by The Brand Identity highlighting six recent brand identity projects for film and entertainment companies. It features work from U.I.WD., Brand Brothers, PORTO ROCHA, Pentagram, COLLINS, and GYMNASIUM Studio, showcasing diverse visual approaches across production, streaming, and cinema sectors. The piece emphasizes color, typography, and motion as key elements in contemporary entertainment branding.
- Avara: Smart Contract Products Leveraging Decentralized Blockchain
SEESAW · Nov 16, 2023
SEESAW features the website design for Avara, a company developing smart contract-enabled products and public goods built on decentralized blockchain technologies. The listing highlights the use of the TWK Everett typeface and categorizes the project under Web3 and crypto.
SEESAWAvaradigital - Cari Sekendur on the perks of unconventional backgrounds, launching Butter Studio, and working globally
The Brand Identity · Sep 19, 2023 · Interview
The interview with Butter Studio founder and creative director Cari Sekendur explores her unconventional path into design, the founding of her studio, and its global, remote approach. She discusses the importance of diversity in creative leadership, the studio’s niche in sports and finance, and her collaborative team structure. The conversation also touches on her creative philosophy, tools, and future ambitions for Butter Studio.
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