Mo Design Cases
3 cases across 2 studios
Designers behind the work
Designers and creative leads credited on Mo projects in press coverage.
News & interviews
- Malika Favre on the trap every illustrator falls into (and how to escape it)
Creative Boom · Apr 30, 2026 · Interview
Creative Boom’s interview with French illustrator Malika Favre explores her philosophy on career growth, creative evolution, and the importance of personal relationships. She reflects on lessons from her time at Airside, her collaborations with Handsome Frank and The New Yorker, and her grandfather’s business wisdom. The piece highlights how personal work and human connections have shaped her success and creative freedom.
AirsideHandsome FrankWallpaper*The New Yorkereditorial - For Module and its Specialty Coffee, Every Detail Is Deliberate
· Apr 29, 2026
The article spotlights Standard Format’s packaging design for Edinburgh-based specialty coffee roastery Module. The design rejects typical ornate coffee aesthetics in favor of a utilitarian system inspired by toolboxes and luggage, using kraft board boxes and discontinued G.F. Smith paper stocks. Every element, from die-cut handles to frosted inner bags, reflects a deliberate and cohesive design approach.
Standard FormatModulepackaging - Why Pentagram's Samar Maakaroun designed a logo that just won't settle
Creative Boom · Apr 28, 2026
Creative Boom profiles Pentagram partner Samar Maakaroun’s rebrand for The Mosaic Rooms, a London cultural institution exploring Arab and SWANA art. The identity centers on a fluid monogram that never settles, symbolizing cultural in-betweenness and movement. With bold color choices and architectural integration, the project reflects conceptual rigor and a refusal of visual stability.
- Serviceplan builds period care into Colombia’s school uniforms
The Brand Identity · Apr 23, 2026
Serviceplan Innovation collaborated with Colombian B Corp Somos Martina to create The Period Uniform, a campaign integrating period underwear into Colombia’s school uniform system. The initiative uses illustration, film, photography, and editorial storytelling to address menstrual stigma and improve school attendance for girls. The project’s hand-drawn aesthetic and all-female creative team emphasize empathy, accessibility, and cultural authenticity.
Serviceplan InnovationServiceplan GroupSomos MartinaSomos MartinaInstitución Educativa Mayor de Mosquerabranding - Spumos Turns Laundry Detergent Into a Folklore Storybook
· Apr 21, 2026
The article spotlights BroHouse’s packaging design for Romanian detergent brand Spumos, which transforms the laundry category through a folklore-inspired narrative. Featuring the character Făt Spumos, the design uses storytelling, rich color palettes, and approachable typography to create a family-friendly yet imaginative brand identity.
BroHouseSpumospackaging - HO-use evolves contact lens brand moody over five years of restraint
The Brand Identity · Apr 17, 2026
The article profiles HO-use’s five-year evolution of the contact lens brand moody, led by founder and art director Ivory Ho. The project maintained the original logo while refining the brand’s color system, emotional tone, and visual maturity through three distinct phases. The identity’s signature orange and circular motifs evolved to balance familiarity with sophistication, positioning moody as a lifestyle and beauty brand within the eye care category.
HO-usemoodybranding - The top 15 illustrators of 2026, as chosen by the community
Creative Boom · Apr 16, 2026
Creative Boom’s 2026 community poll highlights 15 illustrators shaping the global illustration scene, emphasizing originality and human touch in an AI-saturated era. The list spans established names like Noma Bar and Malika Favre to emerging talents such as Anna Micheloni and Genie Espinosa. The article celebrates craftsmanship, individuality, and the enduring commercial relevance of distinctive illustration.
The New YorkerThe Guardianillustration - Five bicycles that are almost too gorgeous to ride
Creative Boom · Apr 15, 2026
Creative Boom’s Katy Cowan curates five beautifully designed bicycles in celebration of World Bicycle Day. The article highlights models from Quirk Cycles, Brompton, Moustache Bikes, VanMoof, and Veloe, emphasizing craftsmanship, innovation, and aesthetic appeal. Each bike represents a different approach to modern cycling, from handmade frames to advanced e-bike technology.
Quirk CyclesBromptonproduct - Caserne balances elegance and exuberance for Montreal’s Museum Ball
The Brand Identity · Apr 9, 2026
Montreal-based studio Caserne created the 2025 identity for the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts’ Museum Ball, balancing elegance and exuberance through expressive typography, bold color contrasts, and tactile print design. Drawing conceptual inspiration from Kent Monkman’s exhibition, the identity merges calligraphic warmth with Swiss typographic precision. The project spans print, motion, and spatial applications, uniting institutional tradition with contemporary vibrancy.
- Julia Fernandez hand-painted 300 ceramic tiles to make a music video
Creative Boom · Apr 9, 2026
Brooklyn-based animator Julia Fernandez created 'Dirt', a stop-motion music video for LA musician Emory, using 300 hand-painted ceramic tiles. The project took three months of daily work, combining digital storyboarding with meticulous ceramic craftsmanship. The result is a spellbinding fusion of tactile artistry and emotional storytelling.
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