Designers and creative leads credited on Count projects in press coverage.
Creative Boom reports on the final edition of Lumiere Durham, a renowned light art festival produced by Artichoke in collaboration with Durham County Council. The 2025 event featured installations by international artists including Tobie Langel, Anastasia Isachsen, and Nighthouse Studio, marking the end of a 15-year cultural partnership. Despite funding challenges and adverse weather, the festival drew large crowds and celebrated Durham’s enduring connection to light-based art.
Baxter & Bailey brought their humorous and candid talk 'The Design Laundry' to OFFF Barcelona, celebrating the messy, mistake-filled side of creativity. The session featured confessional stories from designers including Rian Hughes, Jamie Ellul, Francis Jackson, and Daljit Singh, highlighting lessons learned from professional blunders. The project aims to build a community archive of creative mishaps that encourage openness and learning within the design industry.
Creative Boom profiles Manchester-based muralist Oskar Walin, known professionally as Oskar With a K, whose large-scale hand-painted lettering projects aim to bring communities together. The article explores his process, materials, and collaborations on projects for Manchester City Council, the Electoral Commission, and Stockport County FC. It highlights his focus on social impact, community workshops, and bold, graphic mural design.
The article profiles Los Angeles artist Alfonso Gonzalez Jr. and his new exhibition 'In Between Stops' at LACMA. The outdoor installation features 12 functional benches inspired by LA’s street art, signage, and cultural history. Gonzalez Jr. reflects on his background in sign painting and graffiti, using the project to honor local culture and critique advertising imagery.