Don Design Cases
Designers behind the work
Designers and creative leads credited on Don projects in press coverage.
Designers and creative leads credited on Don projects in press coverage.
Print Magazine features the packaging design for Adonna Wines, a luxury wine brand founded by Donna Kato that blends Japanese heritage with contemporary elegance. Designed by SSStudio, the identity draws from traditional Japanese block printing and textile craftsmanship, using the ginkgo leaf as a symbol of family and culture. The result is a refined, meaningful brand that reflects Kato’s heritage and philosophy of mindful craftsmanship.
UnderConsideration’s Brand New reviewed NB Studio’s new logo and identity for the London Sinfonietta. The rebrand introduces a modern, motion-driven visual system centered on circular and dot motifs, reflecting the orchestra’s contemporary and experimental spirit. The identity uses a clean sans serif typeface and animated elements to convey rhythm and movement.
UCL’s School of Management has launched a new MSc in Creativity, Innovation and Leadership, designed to bridge the gap between creative and commercial disciplines. The one-year programme combines academic research with practical leadership training and features input from industry leaders at Adobe, Ogilvy, IDEO, and YouTube. Headed by Dr Jennifer Lynch, the course emphasises storytelling, design thinking, and creative problem-solving for future leaders in the creative industries.
The article, written by Satoru Wakeshima of CBX, discusses how packaging form influences brand preference, using Old Bay’s return to its original metal tin as an example. It highlights the emotional and tactile connection consumers have with packaging that feels permanent and authentic. The piece also touches on the broader implications of design choices that balance sustainability and brand equity.
UnderConsideration’s Brand New briefly covers Interbrand’s redesign of the Ronald McDonald House logo and identity. The update features a heart and house motif rendered in red with a rounded sans serif proprietary typeface, emphasizing warmth and care. The article notes the project as part of the non-profit sector and highlights the refreshed visual simplicity.
UK branding studio The Click has created a new identity for Imperial College London that focuses on belonging and individuality. Each department receives a bespoke 'I' symbol reflecting its unique character, forming a flexible and inclusive visual system. The project aims to foster pride and community across the university through adaptable branding and everyday applications.
Creative Boom’s May 2026 'Booms & Shakes' roundup highlights major movements in the design and branding industry. Belfast studio Pale Blue Dot led the brand creation for Tomoro.ai, recently acquired by OpenAI. The article also covers leadership changes across WPP, Landor, McDonald's, and other agencies, signaling a strong focus on branding, AI, and strategic growth.
Creative Boom’s 2026 roundup highlights 15 design studios that the creative community most admires, based on its annual State of Creativity survey. The article features a mix of established and emerging studios such as OK-RM, Zak Group, Porto Rocha, Hey Studio, and Accept & Proceed, showcasing their distinctive approaches and recent projects across branding, culture, and design innovation.
