Creative Boom’s 2026 feature by Katy Cowan highlights 16 standout business card designs from leading studios around the world. The article showcases tactile, material-rich examples from Pentagram, Bond, Hey Studio, and others, celebrating the resurgence of physical networking tools. Each project demonstrates how thoughtful design and print craft can elevate a simple card into a storytelling piece.
The article by The Brand Identity, written by Poppy Thaxter, showcases nine design projects that exemplify the power of print finishing techniques such as embossing, debossing, and foil stamping. It highlights how studios like Studio Sly, Hugmun, and DutchScot use tactile materials and craftsmanship to elevate packaging and identity design. The feature celebrates the artistry and technical precision of print production in contemporary branding.
BP&O features DutchScot’s brand identity for Sucre London and its downstairs bar Abajo. The project draws on Argentine cultural influences, combining bespoke typography, hand-drawn illustrations, and a color palette inspired by Andean fabrics. The identity balances restraint and ornamentation, reflecting the restaurant’s heritage and contemporary London setting.
