Cir Design Cases
Designers behind the work
Designers and creative leads credited on Cir projects in press coverage.
Designers and creative leads credited on Cir projects in press coverage.
Zware Jongens developed a new brand identity for Ghent’s historic Wintercircus, transforming the venue’s legacy into a forward-looking symbol of technology and innovation. Drawing inspiration from the building’s architecture, the identity features soft-cornered squares, a dynamic motion and sonic system, and a colour palette balancing heritage and modernity. The project reflects Wintercircus’ evolution into a hub for entrepreneurs and changemakers.
The article highlights seven standout coffee brand identities from studios around the world, including B&B Studio, Fieldwork Facility, and Alter. Each project showcases unique approaches to branding, from bold color palettes and modular systems to illustration-led packaging and custom typography. The roundup celebrates creativity and diversity in coffee branding design.
The Brand Identity interviews Pocca founder Zhihua Duan about launching the Shanghai-based studio after studying in Melbourne and developing a multicultural design approach. Duan discusses Pocca’s recent branding projects for international and local clients, their sustainable materials venture Circunow, and the challenges of bilingual typography in Chinese and English. The conversation explores how cultural context shapes design practice and the evolving creative scene in Shanghai.
BP&O features Bleed’s new brand identity for the Future Circular Collider, a CERN-led research project. The design centers on a morphing circular logo that conveys openness, dimensionality, and scientific collaboration. The article explores how Bleed’s motion and 3D approach reflects the collider’s ambition to expand our understanding of the universe.
Angel & Anchor created a sleek, minimal identity for Dublin-based Full Circle Coffee Roasters, inspired by the brand’s circular ethos and sustainability values. The design uses geometric motifs, monochrome tones, and vibrant color pops to reflect the brand’s roasts and humanist approach. The project balances Swiss-style minimalism with playful modular elements for packaging and brand applications.
The Brand Identity’s 'The Edit' highlights five new design projects from studios around the world, including Fiction’s identity for Circula, Monozygote’s system for Status Machine, Fuzzco’s co-founding of Natalist, DNCO’s branding for Pier 70, and Shift’s retro-inspired identity for ATM Pizza. Each project showcases distinct visual strategies and typographic choices across industries from finance to food.
The Brand Identity interviews London-based NB Studio, founded by Alan Dye and Nick Finney, about their philosophy of 'Creative Courage' and their approach to branding projects for clients like Almeida Theatre, Ravensbourne, and TypoCircle. The discussion explores their collaborative process, evolution as a studio, and emphasis on bold, flexible design thinking.