Oli Design Cases
Designers behind the work
Designers and creative leads credited on Oli projects in press coverage.
Designers and creative leads credited on Oli 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.
The Brand Identity interviews Leeds-based studio Otto, founded by Teo Villacci and Liam Kay, about their journey from post-pandemic freelancing to creating high-profile campaigns for Olivia Dean and other clients. The duo discuss their process-driven approach that prioritises feeling and context over trends, their cross-industry adaptability, and their ambitions to grow while staying hands-on. The conversation highlights Otto’s resourcefulness, collaborative ethos, and commitment to authentic, cohesive design work across music, fashion, and wellness sectors.
Creative Boom’s feature by Garrick Webster spotlights five illustrators redefining contemporary book cover design: Marianna Tomaselli, Sarah J Coleman, Amanda Howell Whitehurst, Dawn XT Yang, and Rohan Eason. The article explores their creative processes, stylistic influences, and how the resurgence of reading culture and social media trends like BookTok are fueling demand for distinctive cover art.
The article profiles Paris-based designer and art director Brodie Kaman, known for his gritty, deconstructed visual style in the music industry. It highlights his recent collaborations with Lady Gaga, Don Toliver, and Nine Inch Nails, emphasizing his tactile approach and focus on collaboration. The piece explores how Kaman’s work merges creation and destruction through layered textures and expressive typography.
London studio Run For The Hills has created a warm, painterly brand identity for Olimera, a new Mediterranean-inspired restaurant. Led by creative director Chris Trotman, the design uses abstract watercolour illustrations, elegant typography, and a nature-rooted palette to evoke the region’s atmosphere without resorting to clichés. The flexible system spans menus, murals, and digital assets, designed to evolve with the restaurant’s seasonal offerings.
Montreal studio Caserne refreshed the identity of Olive + Gourmando, a beloved local café and restaurant, to support its expansion into new locations. The rebrand introduces a 'crumbled type' system that captures the brand’s organised chaos while maintaining its artisanal warmth. The new identity balances flexibility and authenticity through a typographic system, terracotta-inspired palette, and adaptable logo structure.
BP&O features Caserne’s refreshed identity for Montréal bakery Olive + Gourmando, created to support its expansion while maintaining its artisanal warmth. The flexible wordmark, earthy palette, and tactile materials convey a sense of charm and authenticity, complemented by playful digital details and understated illustrations. The result is a cohesive, tasteful brand that balances warmth with modernity.
