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- Young Jerks Creates Color-Driven Packaging System for Complete Natural Products
· Apr 16, 2026
Young Jerks developed a color-forward packaging system for Complete Natural Products, a family-owned supplement brand. The redesign organizes hundreds of SKUs into a cohesive, legible system that balances clarity with visual impact. Partner Dan Christofferson describes the project as creating 'systems within systems' to bring order and personality to the wellness brand.
Young JerksComplete Natural Productspackaging - Marvel at the animated alchemy behind Mackenzie Crook’s Small Prophets
It's Nice That · Mar 16, 2026
The article explores the making of Mackenzie Crook’s TV series Small Prophets, focusing on the intricate stop-motion and CGI hybrid animation created by Will Anderson and Ainslie Henderson. Collaborating with Mackinnon & Saunders, the team brought Crook’s eerie homunculi to life using handcrafted puppets, 3D sculpting, and compositing techniques. The feature delves into the creative process, inspirations, and technical challenges behind the show’s distinctive aesthetic.
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The Brand Identity · Jan 12, 2026
OB Studio designed and developed a dynamic website for Special Production Agency (SPA), inspired by the visual chaos and energy of a New York bodega. The site uses layered motion, continuous scrolling, and a 'digital overprint' aesthetic to reflect SPA’s fast-paced production environment. Built with Sanity, Mux, and GSAP, it balances performance with expressive design, giving SPA a flexible, living digital platform.
OB StudioSpecial Production Agency (SPA)Special Production Agency (SPA)digital - The clever way Standard Projects solved the paradox of branding invisible work
Creative Boom · Jan 7, 2026
Creative Boom’s article by Tom May explores how Melbourne-based studio Standard Projects created a brand identity for London post-production studio Microdot. The identity draws from cinema’s technical language—edge codes, timecodes, and film grain—to make invisible post-production work visible without breaking its illusion. The result is a restrained, monochrome system that feels authentic to filmmaking while allowing Microdot’s work to shine.
Standard ProjectsMicrodotMicrodotMaison Margielabranding - Standard Projects’ Microdot identity makes the invisible feel visible
The Brand Identity · Dec 16, 2025
Standard Projects created a cinematic and technically precise brand identity for London-based post-production studio Microdot. The identity draws from film production tools and visual language, balancing artistic experimentation with disciplined execution. Using a monochrome palette and Akzidenz Grotesk, the system captures Microdot’s ethos of making the invisible visible through subtle, immersive design.
Standard ProjectsMicrodotMicrodotMaison Margielabranding - "KOTA Transforms UPP's Website into Cinematic Online Experience"
It's Nice That · Sep 24, 2025
KOTA has redesigned Universal Production Partners’ website into a cinematic, WebGL-powered experience that mirrors the VFX studio’s filmic craft. The site dynamically changes lighting based on time of day and integrates subtle 3D transitions and interactive motion. The project balances immersive design with usability, reflecting UPP’s precision and artistry.
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Creative Boom · Jul 1, 2025
Creative Boom's article by Tom May highlights a curated selection of independent illustrators and studios selling prints online for summer 2025. It encourages readers to support artists directly, showcasing diverse styles from risograph collectives to digital-analogue illustrators. The feature celebrates craftsmanship, sustainability, and the personal touch of independent creators.
Little Black CatRaum Für IllustrationGoogle Arts and CultureV&Aillustration - Tacabanda Studio Embraces Creative Freedom Over Design Snobbery
It's Nice That · Apr 14, 2025
The article profiles Tacabanda, a London-based design studio founded by Margherita Sabbioneda and Barbara Nassisi. Known for their playful, handmade approach to graphic design and illustration, the duo reject design snobbery in favour of humour, curiosity, and imperfection. Their work spans cultural projects, visual identities, and print design, reflecting a joyful and experimental spirit.
TacabandaGovernment Art CollectionMax3Minbranding - Sam George Revamps ZERODOIS™ Identity for 20th Anniversary
The Brand Identity · Jan 14, 2025
New York-based designer Sam George has rebranded Portuguese furniture brand ZERODOIS™ to mark its 20th anniversary. The refreshed identity embraces a modular, minimalist approach inspired by the brand’s sofas, featuring the TWK Lausanne typeface and a refined visual system. The update celebrates craftsmanship and heritage while modernising the brand’s communication.
Sam GeorgeZERODOIS™branding - Among Equals Creates NASA-Inspired Brand for UK Fusion Energy Program
Creative Boom · Jan 9, 2025
Among Equals has created a NASA-inspired brand identity for STEP, the UK’s new government-backed fusion energy programme. The identity aims to convey the ambition and innovation of the project through a futuristic aesthetic, custom typography, and a plasma-inspired colour palette. The design draws on space exploration cues to position STEP as a pioneering force in sustainable energy.
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