Rod Design Cases
Designers behind the work
Designers and creative leads credited on Rod projects in press coverage.
Designers and creative leads credited on Rod projects in press coverage.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
