Creative Boom’s 2025 roundup highlights 25 studios shaping the global design landscape. From Porto Rocha’s socially conscious branding to DixonBaxi’s strategic systems and Hey Studio’s joyful minimalism, the list celebrates studios that combine creativity with purpose. The article underscores a shift toward collaboration, diversity, and design leadership across continents.
The article revisits Allan Fleming’s 1960 design of the Canadian National Railway logo, a landmark in corporate identity history. It details the modernization context, the collaboration between CN’s public relations team, designer Jim Valkus, and Fleming’s creative process that led to the iconic continuous-line 'CN' logo. The piece highlights how the design symbolized progress and efficiency, becoming one of the world’s most enduring corporate marks.
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The Brand Identity interviews LG2’s Toronto leadership team—Ryan Crouchman and Antoine Levasseur—on the occasion of the studio’s fifth anniversary. They discuss the agency’s evolution toward integrated brand experience design, their award-winning year, and the collaborative culture that defines LG2’s approach. The conversation highlights key projects, lessons learned, and the optimism driving their future direction.
