Open Design Cases
1 case across 1 studio
Designers behind the work
Designers and creative leads credited on Open projects in press coverage.
News & interviews
- The death of Sora, and why you shouldn't build your studio on borrowed sand
Creative Boom · Mar 25, 2026
Creative Boom's Tom May reflects on OpenAI's abrupt shutdown of its AI video app Sora, warning creatives about the risks of building workflows around unstable third-party platforms. The article explores the financial and legal uncertainties surrounding AI tools and urges designers to maintain control over their core skills and processes. It also touches on UK government policy shifts regarding AI and copyright.
DisneyOpenAIdigital - The death of Sora, and why you shouldn't build your studio on borrowed sand
Creative Boom · Mar 25, 2026
Creative Boom’s Tom May reports on OpenAI’s sudden shutdown of its AI video app Sora, which had quickly become popular among creatives. The article warns designers and studios about the risks of relying too heavily on third-party AI tools that can vanish overnight. It also touches on evolving UK government policy around AI and copyright, urging creatives to maintain control over their own processes.
DisneyOpenAIdigital - Six powerful ways to make your next rebrand better
Creative Boom · Feb 3, 2026
Creative Boom’s article by Tom May summarizes Frontify’s 2026 report 'Rebranding Redefined', which outlines six key strategies for modern rebranding. Drawing insights from studios like JKR, Buck, DIA, and Mozilla, it emphasizes living brand systems, meaningful use of type and color, sonic branding, flexibility, motion integration, and cultural relevance. The piece encourages designers to move beyond static assets and build adaptive, emotionally resonant brands.
- Take five with POV Budapest: OpenAI on why human craft still matters
The Brand Identity · Dec 2, 2025 · Interview
The Brand Identity interviews OpenAI Design Directors Shannon Jager and Cary Hudson following their talk at POV Budapest 2025. They discuss OpenAI’s recent rebrand, created in collaboration with Dinamo and Studio Dumbar, and explore how human craft remains vital in an age of AI-generated design. The conversation highlights the balance between technology and human creativity in shaping approachable, emotionally resonant design systems.
- Max Ottignon: AI is so hyped, designers pretend to use it more than they actually do
Creative Boom · Nov 11, 2025 · Interview
Creative Boom’s Tom May interviews Max Ottignon of Ragged Edge about the hype surrounding AI in branding. Ottignon argues that many designers and agencies exaggerate their use of AI to satisfy investors, while in reality, AI often slows down creative work. He outlines how Ragged Edge integrates AI thoughtfully to enhance creativity rather than efficiency, emphasizing the enduring importance of distinctiveness and craft in branding.
- "Adobe Integrates AI Across All Creative Cloud Tools"
Creative Boom · Oct 28, 2025
The article reports on Adobe's major announcements at Max 2025, where the company revealed plans to embed AI across all Creative Cloud applications. Adobe is opening its ecosystem to third-party AI models from Google, OpenAI, and others, while introducing new tools like a web-based video editor, AI music and voice generation, and conversational assistants. The move signals Adobe's strategy to keep creatives within its platform while embracing the broader AI landscape.
- Holographik Creates Scalable Identity for Open Works Quickly
The Brand Identity · Oct 17, 2025
Holographik developed a scalable, typographic identity for Open Works, a cultural programme initiated by Zagreb Design Week. The design relies on Helvetica in all caps, motion through the transformation of the letter ‘O,’ and a restrained visual system that prioritizes clarity and adaptability. Collaborating with LABELWORKS for merchandise, the studio executed the identity across digital, print, and environmental applications under a tight timeline.
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It's Nice That · Oct 16, 2025
Liz Gorny’s opinion piece explores how Anthropic and OpenAI are using major advertising campaigns to position their chatbots, Claude and ChatGPT, as culturally resonant brands akin to Apple. The article compares the creative strategies behind the campaigns by Mother and Isle of Any, highlighting their emotional storytelling, human-centred tone, and visual warmth. It also discusses the broader race among AI companies to balance speed, trust, and cultural connection in their branding.
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It's Nice That · Oct 15, 2025
OpenAI has launched its first large-scale brand campaign for ChatGPT, created in collaboration with New York agency Isle Of Any. The cinematic 30-second films, directed by Miles Jay and shot on 35mm by Arseni Khachaturan, depict everyday moments where ChatGPT acts as a co-creator. The campaign positions AI as a companion in personal growth and creativity, blending emotional storytelling with filmic craft.
Isle Of AnySmugglerOpenAIadvertising - "Modem Design Studio Sets 2030 Expiry to Foster Risk-Taking"
The Brand Identity · Oct 3, 2025 · Interview
The Brand Identity interviews Modem co-founder Astin le Clercq about the studio’s unique decision to operate with an expiry date set for 2030. Le Clercq discusses Modem’s hybrid model blending a think tank and design studio, its decentralised network of collaborators, and its open-source product ventures like Dream Recorder. The conversation explores how temporality, research, and collaboration shape Modem’s experimental approach to design and technology.