Omen Design Cases
Designers behind the work
Designers and creative leads credited on Omen projects in press coverage.
Designers and creative leads credited on Omen projects in press coverage.
Creative Boom’s coverage of All Flows 2026 highlights how the Milton Keynes festival fostered deeply personal and authentic creative conversations. Talks by designers and artists such as Rob Draper, Pip Jamieson, Nada Hesham, and Jonathan Barnbrook explored identity, ethics, and community as central forces in design. The event emphasized small-scale intimacy and the power of real human connection in creative work.
Creative Boom’s article by Tom May features Andy Harvey, founder and ECD of Communion, discussing the dangers of 'ultra-processed creativity'—a metaphor for the overuse of AI and mass-production mindsets in creative industries. Harvey argues that the industry must resist the push for speed and quantity, instead prioritizing originality, cultural depth, and meaningful creative value. The piece explores how independent studios like Communion can lead by example through human-centered, thoughtful design practices.
The article profiles Finnish designer Emmi Salonen and her new book, The Creative Wellbeing Handbook, published by BIS Publishers. Drawing from her own experience with burnout, Salonen introduces a model that reframes creativity as an ecosystem requiring balance between input and output. The book compiles insights from over 100 creatives worldwide and offers tools for sustaining creative wellbeing.
Creative Boom reports on a new short film by London studio Nice and Serious for the End Violence Against Women Coalition, marking the organisation’s 20th anniversary. The TikTok-native campaign uses a familiar street interview format to reveal how men’s violence restricts women’s freedom in everyday life. The film combines emotional storytelling and subtle visual effects to inspire awareness and change.
Blinkink has created a fiery claymation advert for the BBC’s coverage of the UEFA Women’s Euros 2025, directed by Nicos Livesey. The handcrafted stop-motion campaign celebrates women’s football through dynamic clay animation, featuring detailed puppets and vibrant visuals. The project emphasizes tactile creativity in contrast to AI-driven production trends.
Creative Boom profiles North Wales-based illustrator Yvie Johnson, whose vibrant and emotionally layered work explores mythology, mental health, and accessibility. Despite living with ME, she continues to create digital and traditional illustrations, including a 2022 commission for Women Enabled International. The article highlights her advocacy for inclusive design and her ongoing creative projects inspired by Welsh folklore and personal experience.
Nomad has rebranded the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) to reposition it as a global entertainment brand rather than a traditional sports organisation. The new identity features a sleek wordmark, cinematic typography using Marsden Slim, and a dynamic color palette inspired by gaming aesthetics. The rebrand emphasizes energy, inclusivity, and modern storytelling across broadcast and digital platforms.
The Brand Identity interviews John Mastro, founder and Chief Creative Officer of Melbourne-based studio Date of Birth, about the agency’s approach to consumer branding. Mastro discusses how the studio crafts memorable brand experiences that go beyond transactions, focusing on measurable outcomes, strategic differentiation, and emotional connection. The conversation highlights projects like LVL Up Hydration and Moments Condoms, as well as the studio’s partnership with Chemist Warehouse and its plans for international expansion.
