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- The grid system in Praktika’s new architecture identity takes inspiration from Lithuanian floor tiles
It's Nice That · Apr 28, 2026
Praktika, a Lithuanian architecture and branding studio, has developed a new identity for the National Institute of Architecture in Kaunas. Drawing inspiration from the building’s black-and-white folk floor tiles, the studio created a flexible grid-based system and mosaic-like logo that can adapt across print, digital, and spatial applications. The design merges cultural heritage with modernist structure, reflecting the institute’s mission of openness and adaptability.
- : New Name, Logo, and Identity for Working Animals International by The Clearing
· Apr 27, 2026
UnderConsideration’s Brand New briefly notes The Clearing’s rebrand of the charity Working Animals International. The project introduces a new name, logo, and identity featuring blue and brown tones and a clever use of negative space. The article is part of the 'Noted' category, offering a concise overview rather than a full review.
The ClearingWorking Animals Internationalbranding - Templo’s brand identity for climate non-profit Casi draws on the pragmatic mark-making of hieroglyphics
It's Nice That · Apr 22, 2026
Templo has created a new brand identity for climate non-profit Casi that draws inspiration from hobo hieroglyphics and handcrafted mark-making. The project embraces imperfection and human warmth through hand-animated cut-outs and a minimal typographic system. The result is a living, expressive identity that reframes sustainability with optimism and creativity.
TemploCasi (Climate Action Service International)branding - Top 20 graphic designers of 2026, as voted for by creatives
Creative Boom · Apr 13, 2026
Creative Boom reveals the top 20 graphic designers of 2026, as voted by thousands of creatives in its annual State of Creativity survey. The list highlights influential figures such as Paula Scher, Jessica Walsh, Simon Dixon, and Verónica Fuerte, showcasing a mix of established icons and emerging voices shaping the global design landscape. The article celebrates diversity in practice, from branding and typography to motion and illustration.
- Ghostly International Marks 25 Years with Definitive Catalog
· Apr 3, 2026
Steven Heller’s Daily Heller column spotlights Ghostly International’s 25th anniversary book, designed by James Goggin of Practise. The 488-page volume, published by Hat and Beard Press, chronicles the label’s visual and musical history through essays, interviews, and archival artwork. Goggin discusses his design process, balancing clean structure with the label’s eclectic visual identity.
PractiseGhostly Internationaleditorial - POV: Ballet and opera institutions need to get radical to stay relevant
It's Nice That · Mar 17, 2026
In this POV article, Base Design’s Thierry Brunfaut argues that opera and ballet institutions must radically rethink their branding to stay relevant. He suggests that the issue lies not in the art forms themselves but in how they are perceived and presented. By embracing dynamic branding, storytelling, and human-centered experiences, these institutions can attract new audiences and shed elitist reputations.
- How Typotheque designed a sans serif that outperformed Helvetica
The Brand Identity · Mar 5, 2026
The article explores Typotheque’s creation of Zed, a sans serif typeface designed to outperform Helvetica in legibility tests. Led by founder Peter Bilak, the project involved extensive research, variable font technology, and collaboration with the 15-20 National Ophthalmology Hospital in Paris. Zed’s development emphasizes accessibility, multi-script support, and typographic innovation across global languages.
TypothequeIntegral Design15-20 National Ophthalmology HospitalVictoria & Albert Museumtype_design - Juliet Klottrup captures the beauty of Yorkshire’s peat bogs and the people restoring them
It's Nice That · Jan 27, 2026
Photographer and filmmaker Juliet Klottrup documents the restoration of Yorkshire’s peat bogs through a two-year analogue photography series in collaboration with the Yorkshire Peat Partnership. The project highlights the human stories behind environmental conservation, focusing on the people and communities working to restore Denton Moor. The article explores her process, connection to the landscape, and the importance of time and observation in her work.
Yorkshire Peat PartnershipUniversity of Cumbriaeditorial - Rainbow Draws: 'It's so important to stay curious about the diversity of this world'
Creative Boom · Dec 18, 2025 · Interview
Creative Boom interviews Liverpool-based illustrator Yufei Yang, the artist behind Rainbow Draws, whose travel-inspired work blends Eastern and Western influences. She discusses her process, tools, and inspirations, including her editorial commissions for Condé Nast Traveller and a new project for National Museums Liverpool. The feature highlights her experimental approach combining digital and traditional techniques with a focus on curiosity and cultural diversity.
Rainbow DrawsCondé Nast TravellerNational Museums Liverpoolillustration - Standard Projects’ Microdot identity makes the invisible feel visible
The Brand Identity · Dec 16, 2025
Standard Projects created a cinematic and technically precise brand identity for London-based post-production studio Microdot. The identity draws from film production tools and visual language, balancing artistic experimentation with disciplined execution. Using a monochrome palette and Akzidenz Grotesk, the system captures Microdot’s ethos of making the invisible visible through subtle, immersive design.
Standard ProjectsMicrodotMicrodotMaison Margielabranding