Oce Design Cases
Designers behind the work
Designers and creative leads credited on Oce projects in press coverage.
Designers and creative leads credited on Oce projects in press coverage.
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.
It’s Nice That announces its 2026 stateside debut of Nicer Tuesdays in New York, featuring talks from Bráulio Amado, Daniel Savage, Sarah Elawad, and Lindsay Perryman. The event will explore topics like music design, analogue animation, kitsch graphics, and debut photobooks. Each creative will share insights into their process and recent projects at the SVA Theatre in February.
Lisa Cain’s BP&O article explores how imperfection and hand-drawn illustration in packaging design can create authenticity and trust. Using Jo Cutri Studio’s work for Faithful To Nature as an example, it argues that looseness balanced with structure makes brands feel more human and persuasive. The piece contrasts this approach with overly polished, corporate packaging styles.
The article covers a playful collaboration between Oishii and Monte’s, who created a tomato sauce and matching stain remover pen for Happier Grocery. The packaging features clean serif typography and a bold tomato graphic that doubles as both logo and pattern, blending grocery and streetwear aesthetics.
The article highlights McKinney’s creative campaign using butcher paper to raise awareness for the proposed Hudson Canyon marine sanctuary. The initiative supports NOAA’s conservation efforts by connecting the seafood industry and consumers to the importance of ocean preservation. The campaign uses everyday packaging materials to deliver an environmental message in a tangible, relatable way.
Ocean Bottle has unveiled a refreshed brand identity developed with Made Thought and Tokyo Calm to better express its mission of tackling ocean plastic. The new system emphasizes emotional connection, transparency, and scalability as the company expands globally. The refresh includes updated strategy, tone of voice, and digital design tools to support growth and authenticity.
French illustrator Jean Jullien has unveiled 'Osaka Kaiju', a monumental whale-like sculpture for the France Pavilion at EXPO 2025 in Osaka. The installation, created with AD Japan and Nanzuka, explores ocean mythology and environmental themes through hand-painted illustrations. The project also features music by Nicolas Jullien and collaborations with the Tara Ocean Foundation, AXA, and Cofrex.
The Brand Identity interviews Ben Connolly, Founder and Creative Director of Belfast-based studio Angel & Anchor, as it celebrates its 10th anniversary. Connolly reflects on the studio’s evolution from a one-man operation to a respected name in expressive, personality-driven branding, discussing key projects like Process Coffee and Guilt Trip, lessons learned, and the upcoming rebrand and new website. The conversation highlights the importance of relationships, creative growth, and supporting independent clients.
