Creative Boom’s Boom Brief #5 invited designers to create branding for an alcohol-free gin named SILVA, inspired by forest botanicals and mindfulness. The article showcases standout submissions by Kseniya Matusevich, Stavroula Adamopoulou, and Aleks Ksiazkiewicz, each interpreting the theme through organic forms, hand-painted textures, and thoughtful typography. The feature celebrates creativity, authenticity, and the connection between design and nature.
Creative Boom interviews Laura Stein, Chief Creative Officer at Bruce Mau Design, about five books that have profoundly influenced her approach to design, branding, and sustainability. The article explores how these works—from 'Cradle to Cradle' to 'Can Marketing Save the Planet?'—inform her thinking on systemic change, environmental responsibility, and the power of design to shape culture. It also highlights her career and recent projects for major global clients.
