Mana Design Cases
2 cases across 2 studios
Designers behind the work
Designers and creative leads credited on Mana projects in press coverage.
News & interviews
- Ciaran Birch Excels in Custom Wordmarks, Develops Typefaces
It's Nice That · Jul 30, 2025
The article profiles London-based designer Ciaran Birch, exploring his evolution into freelance work focused on custom typography and wordmarks. It highlights his recent collaborations with brands like Salomon, Martine Rose, and musicians such as Quade, emphasizing his process-driven approach to crafting bespoke type and logomarks. Birch discusses his 'half-baked' archive of type sketches and his commitment to type-led visual storytelling.
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The Brand Identity · Jul 8, 2025
Amsterdam-based studio Jetway developed a minimalistic brand identity for Waterloo House, a central Amsterdam property project by Peak Development and LaSalle Investment Management. The identity bridges old and new through a restrained typographic system, neutral architectural colors, and understated motion design. The result reflects a 'modern classic' philosophy that balances heritage with contemporary clarity.
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The Brand Identity · Jun 4, 2025
The article by The Brand Identity, written by Poppy Thaxter, showcases nine design projects that exemplify the power of print finishing techniques such as embossing, debossing, and foil stamping. It highlights how studios like Studio Sly, Hugmun, and DutchScot use tactile materials and craftsmanship to elevate packaging and identity design. The feature celebrates the artistry and technical precision of print production in contemporary branding.
- Junction House by Vanderbrand
The Brand Identity · Dec 11, 2018
The Brand Identity features Vanderbrand’s visual identity and strategy for Junction House, a boutique residential project by Slate Asset Management in Toronto. The identity uses a clean sans serif typographic approach with a black, blue, and white palette to reflect the architectural sophistication of the development.
- Studio Blackburn
The Brand Identity · Apr 20, 2016 · Interview
The Brand Identity interviews Paul Blackburn, founder of Studio Blackburn, about the studio’s evolution, design philosophy, and notable branding projects including Trainline, Positive News, and UCL School of Management. Blackburn discusses the studio’s modernist approach, collaborative processes, and influences from designers like Wim Crouwel, Otl Aicher, and Kenya Hara. The conversation highlights Studio Blackburn’s focus on clarity, typographic precision, and meaningful simplicity in branding.
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