Paper Design Cases
Designers behind the work
Designers and creative leads credited on Paper projects in press coverage.
Designers and creative leads credited on Paper projects in press coverage.
Creative Boom’s interview with French illustrator Malika Favre explores her philosophy on career growth, creative evolution, and the importance of personal relationships. She reflects on lessons from her time at Airside, her collaborations with Handsome Frank and The New Yorker, and her grandfather’s business wisdom. The piece highlights how personal work and human connections have shaped her success and creative freedom.
Creative Boom profiles lettering artist Dan Forster, exploring how his late father Tony Forster’s calligraphic legacy and studio inspired his career shift from graphic design to hand-lettered typography. The article traces Dan’s journey through personal loss, rediscovery of craft, and his evolution into a sought-after lettering artist for global brands like Apple and Twinings. It highlights the enduring value of hand skills in an increasingly digital and AI-driven design landscape.
BP&O features Otherway’s packaging design for Naked Paper, a sustainable toilet paper brand that embraces the natural brown color of its unprocessed materials. The article highlights how the brand’s honesty and material-led approach differentiate it from competitors that rely on artificial whiteness to signal cleanliness.
Creative Boom’s December 2025 ‘Booms & Shakes’ roundup highlights major agency appointments, leadership changes, and new creative ventures shaping the industry. Key stories include KFC UK hiring Here Be Dragons, Premier Inn appointing Born Social, and leadership moves at Koto, OLIVER UK, and Grey London. The issue also spotlights new tools like Typeflow by Algo and Cavalry, and community-driven initiatives such as Practice’s Shared Practice space.
Creative Boom profiles Spanish illustrator Sara Maese, whose playful, pastel-hued work transforms simple forms into lively, character-filled worlds. The article explores her process, tools, and notable projects such as 'Coneheads' for Glug and packaging for Paperboy London. Maese discusses her intuitive approach to colour, her influences, and her ambitions for future packaging work.
Creative studio Otherway has rebranded Naked Sprout as Naked Paper, embracing the natural brown of unbleached paper to challenge the dominance of white toilet rolls. The new identity uses minimal typography, earthy tones, and a witty, factual tone of voice to position sustainability as desirable and premium. The project reframes brown as a symbol of honesty and quality, aligning with the brand’s mission to reduce environmental impact.
Fuzzco developed a playful and human-centered brand identity for global AR agency Paper Triangles, blending origami-inspired visuals with a custom dynamic typeface. The design embraces an early-internet aesthetic, balancing technical innovation with expressive creativity. Collaborating with Old Friends for web development, the project highlights Paper Triangles’ inventive and charming approach to AR experiences.
BP&O features Commission’s packaging design for Unfolded, a design and print festival hosted by Gmund Paper Factory in Germany. The project explores the interplay between robust exterior packaging and a delicate, micro-perforated invitation, reflecting the event’s focus on materiality and innovation in print. Richard Baird praises the work for its conceptual depth, tactile quality, and thoughtful use of color and structure.