Do Design Cases
Designers behind the work
Designers and creative leads credited on Do projects in press coverage.
Designers and creative leads credited on Do projects in press coverage.
The article profiles Madrid-based designer David Heofs and his studio Bandiz, which creates tactile, analogue-inspired visual identities for musicians. Using materials like crayons, ink, and collage, Heofs blends physical craft with digital typography to produce expressive, textural designs for clients such as Sony Music and Universal Music. The piece highlights his process-driven approach and the distinctive handmade quality of his work.
How&How has rebranded Bristol’s historic dockyard area, uniting the SS Great Britain, the Being Brunel Museum, and the Brunel Institute under a single identity: Bristol Dockyards. The new visual system uses collage, bold typography, and a vibrant color palette inspired by the city’s architecture to modernize the landmark’s image and attract new audiences.
The article spotlights Think Packaging’s design for Two Doctors Whiskey, emphasizing the ceremonial experience of unboxing and the tactile, handcrafted details. The packaging features a deep navy cloth-wrapped box that opens theatrically to reveal the bottle, which carries apothecary-inspired cues and a brass wax seal. The design balances luxury with human warmth, standing out in the whiskey category.
BP&O’s Emily Gosling reviews How&How’s rebrand for Bristol Dockyards, a cultural destination encompassing the SS Great Britain, Being Brunel Museum, and Brunel Institute. The new identity uses a collage-based visual system, vibrant colors inspired by Bristol’s Totterdown neighborhood, and a suite of typefaces balancing tradition and modernity. The project unifies multiple sub-brands under one coherent destination identity while maintaining flexibility and playfulness.
Creative Boom reports on London studio Regular Practice’s branding for Frood, a new whole-food cooking blend brand founded by Frida Redknapp. The identity embraces bold typography, vibrant colorways, and joyful energy to stand out from typical 'worthy' health food aesthetics. Photography by James Moyle and clear messaging reinforce Frood’s promise of real, quick, and nourishing meals.
The article by Katy Cowan argues that in an era where AI tools can produce content rapidly, creative judgment and taste have become the most valuable assets in a studio. It highlights Adobe Stock’s new AI Studio as an example of technology that supports creativity by automating repetitive tasks while preserving artistic control. The piece emphasizes that human discernment, not machine output, defines quality in modern creative work.
How&How has rebranded the SS Great Britain into the Bristol Dockyards, transforming the historic ship into a broader cultural destination. The new identity uses a bold pink inspired by Bristol’s Totterdown terraces, a collage-based visual system, and a confident tone of voice to reflect the city’s radical spirit. The rebrand aims to attract new audiences and reposition the Dockyards as a vibrant, modern experience.
The article presents an excerpt from Taschen’s book *The Elements of Brand Design* by Katharina Sussek and Jens Müller of Vista studio. It traces the evolution of modern brand design from early industrial-era symbols to contemporary corporate identities, highlighting milestones from AEG and Olivetti to IBM and Instagram. The piece contextualizes how design has shaped brand recognition and identity across history.
