Mode Design Cases
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Designers behind the work
Designers and creative leads credited on Mode projects in press coverage.
News & interviews
- “Friction keeps you awake and alert”: KarlssonWilker on harnessing the art of the unexpected
It's Nice That · Jan 6, 2026
The article profiles New York studio Karlssonwilker and its founders Hjalti Karlsson and Jan Wilker, exploring their philosophy of 'controlled chaos' and emotional intelligence in design. It highlights recent identity projects for the Charles & Ray Eames Foundation, Calder Gardens, Reykjavik Art Museum, and Remai Modern, emphasizing their experimental yet thoughtful approach. The piece underscores the studio’s small size, collaborative ethos, and resistance to formulaic design.
KarlssonwilkerCharles & Ray Eames FoundationCalder Gardensbranding - "POV Budapest Showcases Base Design's Unique Branding Approach"
The Brand Identity · Sep 10, 2025 · Interview
The Brand Identity interviews Base Design’s Associate Creative Director Ross Gendels and Editorial Director Julie Tentler ahead of their participation in POV Budapest. They discuss Base’s culture-driven approach to branding, the studio’s global network model, and how they’re adapting to industry changes such as AI integration. The conversation highlights Base’s philosophy of treating each brand as a unique culture and maintaining critical thinking as a core human advantage.
- "Metals Studio Revolutionizes Visuals in Music Industry"
It's Nice That · Jun 25, 2025
The article profiles Metals, a New York-based design and direction studio founded by Eddie Mandell and Chase Shewbridge, known for its experimental and tactile approach to music industry visuals. The duo’s work spans album packaging, live performance direction, and branding for artists like FKA Twigs, Ethel Cain, and Model/Actriz. Their collaborative process emphasizes sonic-to-visual translation and a hands-on creative method that merges design, photography, and direction.
MetalsSabrina CarpenterFKA Twigsbranding|packaging|art_direction - Sons & Daughters ID Revamps Mo Museum's Brand with Angular Design
The Brand Identity · Jun 19, 2025
Sons & Daughters ID developed a new adaptive identity system for the Mo Museum of Modern Art in Vilnius, Lithuania. The rebrand draws inspiration from the museum’s angular architecture and logo, creating a modular, generative design system that supports both internal and external creators. The project includes comprehensive brand guidelines and tools to ensure consistency across print, digital, and motion applications.
- "Made By Practice: Fusion of Puppets, Play, and Purpose in Film"
Creative Boom · Jun 17, 2025
Creative Boom profiles Practice, a film and animation studio based in Denver and Los Angeles, known for its tactile, craft-driven approach that blends puppetry, stop-motion, and digital tools. Founded by Mike Slane and Adrian Bishop, the studio’s work spans from Sesame Street to fintech campaigns, balancing playfulness with purpose. The article explores their creative philosophy, collaborative structure, and evolving use of technology like AI.
PracticeSesame StreetModern Treasurymotion - STUDIO WAN: Small Yet Powerful Agency Delivers Impactful Work
The Brand Identity · May 15, 2025 · Interview
The Brand Identity interviews Tim Wan, founder of London-based STUDIO WAN, about his philosophy of keeping his studio intentionally small and flexible. Wan discusses his background, his time at Fabrica, and his approach to collaboration, storytelling, and material-driven design. The conversation highlights projects like Modern Synthesis and Mount Sapo as examples of his narrative-led, tactile branding work.
STUDIO WANFabricaModern SynthesisMount Sapobranding - Little Troop Crafts Playful Identity for MoMA Family Festival
The Brand Identity · Apr 14, 2025
Design studio Little Troop created a playful yet refined identity for MoMA’s first-ever family festival, Another World. Drawing inspiration from childhood imagination, the identity features geometric, surreal characters and a modular system that adapts across print and digital applications. The project balances MoMA’s established brand guidelines with a sense of curiosity and creativity aimed at both children and adults.
- Little Troop Designs Imaginative Identity for MoMA Family Festival
It's Nice That · Mar 5, 2025
Little Troop created a vibrant and imaginative identity for MoMA’s first-ever family festival, 'Another World'. The design features a cast of illustrated characters, a playful yet refined tone, and a color palette drawn from MoMA’s existing brand system. The project celebrates creativity, inclusivity, and childhood imagination through bold visuals and thoughtful restraint.
- "Regrets Only Redefines MoMA Membership with Path-Themed Identity"
The Brand Identity · Feb 24, 2025
Boston-based studio Regrets Only created a new identity for MoMA Members centered around a continuous path motif that symbolizes each member’s unique journey through the museum. The design uses MoMA Sans, dynamic typography, and a nuanced color palette to balance MoMA’s legacy with a fresh, personal approach. Animated paths and playful layouts bring movement and individuality to the membership brand.
Regrets OnlyMoMA MembersMuseum of Modern Art (MoMA)branding - New Logo & Branding for Mode by Gretel
BP&O · Feb 21, 2023
BP&O features Gretel’s rebrand for Mode, a data intelligence company seeking to balance approachability with authority. The identity uses a dynamic variable typeface, a shifting grid system, and a layered green palette to convey flexibility and optimism. The result is a clean yet expressive system that repositions Mode as inventive and accessible.