It’s Nice That announces the first-ever Nicer Tuesdays event in Los Angeles, featuring talks from Mouthwash Studio, Clay Hickson, James Junk, and Thalía Gochez. The event will explore creative processes across design, illustration, and photography, with Dropbox as the event partner. Hosted by Elizabeth Goodspeed, the evening aims to inspire the LA creative community through candid discussions and showcases of artistic practice.
The Brand Identity interviews Alex Tan, Co-founder and Creative Strategy Director of Mouthwash Studio, ahead of their talk at POV Budapest 2025. Tan discusses the studio’s evolution from a creative experiment to a globally recognized design practice, emphasizing their philosophy of 'sensemaking' and operating as a 'product' rather than a service. The conversation explores their holistic approach, research culture, and the experiential project Café Tondo.
Creative Boom profiles Los Angeles-based MOUTHWASH Studio as it celebrates its fifth anniversary. Founded by Alex Tan, Mackenzie Tan, Abraham Campillo, and Ben Mingo, the studio evolved from a magazine and podcast into a full-service design practice known for its holistic, strategy-led approach. The article explores their growth, culture, and notable projects for clients like Air Company and Thom Browne.
Creative Boom’s 'Hotlist 2025' highlights 25 of the most admired design studios worldwide, as voted by industry peers. The article celebrates leading agencies such as Pentagram, PORTO ROCHA, Ragged Edge, and &Walsh for their innovative branding and design work across sectors from tech to fashion. It aims to inspire creatives by showcasing studios that are shaping contemporary design culture.
