Oad Design Cases
Designers behind the work
Designers and creative leads credited on Oad projects in press coverage.
Designers and creative leads credited on Oad projects in press coverage.
The Danish Road Safety Council has launched 'Op i røg' ('Up in Smoke'), a new anti-drug-driving campaign created by Worth Your While. The initiative combines animated films and rolling papers designed like driving licences to highlight the consequences of driving under the influence of cannabis. Directed by Jack Brown, the campaign uses relatable storytelling and visual metaphors to reach young drivers across digital and social platforms.
Eurovision has unveiled a refreshed global identity for its 70th anniversary, designed by Amy Bedford of Sheffield-based one-woman studio PALS. The rebrand introduces a new logo, typeface, and flexible digital system that modernises the contest’s visual identity while retaining its iconic heart symbol. The project highlights a shift toward agile, independent creative models outside major capitals.
Creative Boom profiles Cardiff-based artist and art director Mark James, exploring his eclectic career spanning album artwork, branding, installations, and viral projects. The article highlights his recent 3D work for Gruff Rhys, his infamous Dirty Bird logo, and his ongoing drive for creative experimentation. It also touches on his pragmatic freelance approach and ambitions for more international and large-scale projects.
BP&O features Manual’s brand identity for North Road, a global content studio founded by Peter Chernin. The identity centers on a custom serif typeface developed with Grilli Type and a motion system inspired by film title sequences. The work extends across digital and print applications, combining cinematic typography with tactile materials to convey authority and craft.
Artist David Shrigley has created the sleeve artwork for a collaborative release between Hot Chip and Sleaford Mods, titled Nom Nom Nom and Cat Burglar. The illustration explores themes of identity and multiple selves, aligning with the collaboration’s fusion of two distinct musical styles. The release, part of Abbey Road’s Lock-In series, is being pressed by Friendly Records with proceeds going to War Child.
The article explores the history and design of the 1974 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation logo created by Burton Kramer. It details the competition that led to its selection, the design rationale behind its radiating 'C' form, and subsequent refinements in 1986 and 1992. The piece situates the logo within the evolution of Canadian broadcasting and corporate identity design.
Otherwise created a comprehensive rebrand for Vancouver-based architecture firm TOAD, inspired by origami and the concept of folded paper. The identity includes a custom wordmark, vibrant illustrations, and a refreshed colour palette and typography system that reflect TOAD’s modular and human-centric design philosophy. The project also introduced a new tagline and website to encapsulate the firm’s innovative spirit.
The article curates six minimalist brand identities from studios including Socio, SUPERFANTASTIC, and Mouthwash Studio. Each project showcases pared-back design approaches across industries from homeware to architecture, emphasizing clarity, restraint, and modernist influences. The feature highlights the studios’ ability to communicate brand essence through simplicity and refined visual systems.