Ora Design Cases
Designers behind the work
Designers and creative leads credited on Ora projects in press coverage.
Designers and creative leads credited on Ora projects in press coverage.
Watson created the name and brand identity for The Moraine, a residential community in Colorado’s Rocky Mountain foothills. The identity blends rugged natural textures with modern simplicity, using a jagged rock-and-house logo, angular typography, and a cohesive icon set. Photography and CG renders combine to express both the outdoor lifestyle and architectural aspects of the development.
UnderConsideration’s Brand New briefly highlights the new logo and identity for Koora, a health-related brand, designed by For Good Design Lab. The identity features a bold, rounded sans serif wordmark and a red color palette, incorporating a bird mascot element. The article provides a short overview without in-depth commentary or process details.
The article profiles Porto-based graphic designer Joana Machado and her experimental book made from the offcuts of another publication. Created spontaneously during the printing of a catalogue for artist Noé Sendas, the piece transforms print proofs into a unique, unrepeatable object with a circular hole through its centre. The project reflects Machado’s balance between intuition and deep research, and her ongoing exploration of the book as a physical and conceptual form.
The article spotlights Mexican beauty brand Aora, which centers sustainability in its packaging and brand ethos. It highlights the environmental impact of the beauty industry and positions Aora as a model for eco-conscious design. The piece emphasizes the brand’s commitment to eliminating plastic and rethinking materials in makeup packaging.
Fieldwork Facility has designed the brand identity, wayfinding, and interpretation system for Bath River Line, a new 10km riverside trail through Bath. Inspired by historic flood marks carved into local stone, the project reconnects the city with its watery past and natural environment. The work combines heritage, ecology, and design to create an engaging public experience.
Creative Boom reports on Handsome Frank’s launch of Handsome Provisions, a new curated print shop offering archival-quality giclée prints by its roster of world-class illustrators. The article highlights five featured prints and artists, showcasing their distinctive styles and backgrounds. The initiative reflects the agency’s expansion into direct-to-consumer art retail while celebrating contemporary illustration talent.
Part three of Motionographer’s series by Ashley Francis explores the evolving role of concept artists in visual storytelling. It examines the balance between creativity and design, the growing need for 3D skills, the challenges of visibility in a competitive market, and the impact of AI on artistic individuality. Featuring insights from Léa Pinto, Eduardo Peña, and David Palumbo, the article highlights how artists navigate structural and creative pressures while maintaining their unique voices.
Creative Boom’s article details how Brooklyn-based agency MLTI NYC developed a brand world for the Todd Snyder x Balmoral Defender collaboration, titled Edition 001: City Black. The project blends automotive restoration and fashion sensibilities through a dual-logo identity, editorial-style photography, and a cinematic campaign film shot across New York. Founder Kristen Shenk describes the approach as balancing utility and luxury to create a 'ruggedly refined' aesthetic.
