Designers and creative leads credited on Glo projects in press coverage.
UnderConsideration’s Brand New briefly spotlights the new logo for FGS Global, designed by Athletics. The article lists the project under the corporate industry and tags it with flared sans serif and green wordmark, indicating a refined and modernized identity update.
Creative Boom’s podcast episode features Kenny Gravillis, founder of Gravillis Inc., discussing his journey from early advertising work to shaping the visual identity of major music and film projects. He reflects on branding the Oscars, designing the Ready to Die album cover, and creating campaigns for major films while emphasizing humility and the irreplaceable human touch in creativity. The conversation also explores his views on AI and the importance of kindness in the creative industry.
The article by Poppy Thaxter on The Brand Identity highlights five standout serif typefaces frequently used in branding projects: LL Bradford, Editorial New, Romie, Tobias, and Reckless Neue. It explores how each typeface has been applied by various studios across industries, showcasing their versatility and aesthetic qualities. The piece serves as a curated roundup of serif fonts that continue to shape contemporary brand identities.
The Brand Identity interviews Jay Kossifos, founder of Pay Close Attention, a hybrid venture studio and VC firm that merges brand strategy, creative capital, and investment. Kossifos discusses the studio’s mission to build culturally relevant, high-growth brands and its expansion plans into London and the GCC. The conversation highlights PCA’s unique approach to integrating branding and funding for faster, more impactful business growth.
The Brand Identity interviews Sam Smith, founder of Villagers Studio, a remote-first design practice that assembles bespoke teams for each project. Smith discusses the studio’s trust-based model, its flexible, community-oriented approach, and its mission to bring joy to the branding process. The conversation explores the studio’s early projects, challenges, and ambitions for growth and mentorship within the creative industry.
Creative Boom profiles Toronto-based studio Vanderbrand, founded by Julie Vander Herberg, known for its strategic, place-rooted brand identities across real estate, hospitality, and cultural sectors. The article explores the studio’s collaborative ethos, research-driven process, and typographic sophistication through projects like Burnaby Lake, Niagara Benchlands, and Together Design Lab. Vander Herberg shares insights on leadership, adaptability, and building meaningful creative practices.
In this PRINT Magazine 'What Matters' interview, Debbie Millman speaks with Delfina Hoxha, founder of Vienna-based information architecture consultancy Little Language Models. Hoxha reflects on her creative beginnings, love of writing, and personal philosophies on love, accomplishment, and identity. The conversation reveals her thoughtful approach to creativity and life, grounded in curiosity and emotional depth.