Google Design Cases
Designers behind the work
Designers and creative leads credited on Google projects in press coverage.
Designers and creative leads credited on Google projects in press coverage.
Human After All developed the event identity for Google NewFront 2026, centered on the concept of 'Amplified Flow' to express unity and momentum across digital and physical touchpoints. The London-based studio created a comprehensive system spanning motion, print, and environmental design, supported by a sonic identity from Zelig Sound. The project leveraged AI tools and Google’s color palette to convey energy and cohesion for the Google Marketing Platform’s showcase event.
The Brand Identity interviews NYC-based creative director Charmie Shah about her approach to building immersive brand worlds that connect identity, motion, and live experiences. Shah discusses her work for major tech clients like Meta, Google, and YouTube, emphasizing storytelling, emotion, and cohesion across physical and digital touchpoints. The conversation explores her lean studio model, process-driven collaboration, and belief in motion as a core part of brand behavior.
The article profiles Instrument, a Portland-based design and technology studio, highlighting its integration of creativity and technical innovation. Chief Creative Officer Nishat Akhtar discusses the agency’s 20-year history, its approach to AI as a creative tool, and its recent repositioning of Electronic Arts to expand beyond gaming into entertainment branding.
Creative Boom profiles Innsbruck-based illustrator and artist Melanie Gandyra, whose work explores the intersection of art, ecology, and science. Known for her detailed illustrations and installations like TRIMMT EUCH, she uses mixed media to highlight environmental issues and the beauty of the natural world. The article traces her journey from Hamburg to the Austrian Alps, her influences, and her evolving practice that makes nature impossible to ignore.
In this opinion piece, Ollie Scott argues that the creative industries are on the verge of a major split between 'maximisers'—those using AI to enhance human creativity—and 'replacers'—those using it to cut costs and staff. Drawing on examples from major networks like WPP, Omnicom, and Publicis, Scott suggests that growth will come from embracing AI as a tool for expansion, not reduction. The article positions optimism and innovation as the keys to thriving in the next creative boom.
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.
Creative Boom’s April 2026 edition of 'Booms & Shakes' highlights major leadership changes, new hires, and agency expansions across the global creative industry. The roundup covers transitions at Verve, Residence, DEPT, and GUT Europe, alongside new appointments at Aer Studios, Born Social, and Gung Ho. It also introduces D&AD’s new global Ambassador Programme connecting creative leaders worldwide.
Art&Graft collaborated with Google DeepMind to evolve the visual identity for Gemini 3, transforming it from a technical showcase into a living, responsive system. The London-based studio developed a particle-based motion language that balances sophistication with accessibility, reflecting Gemini’s role across Google’s ecosystem. The project included extensive design exploration, motion toolkits, and a flexible system adaptable across multiple contexts.
