Creative Boom reports on 'Conversion', a collaborative artwork by writer Nick Carson with NB Studio and SEA for the Bloomsbury Festival’s 26 Bridges project. The two-metre-tall distorting mirror features a palindromic poem and raises funds for NHS skin cancer care at UCLH. The piece merges poetry, design, and perspective, reflecting the transformation of London’s Bankside and the Millennium Bridge.
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The Brand Identity’s article by Poppy Thaxter curates five standout sans serif typefaces frequently used in brand identity projects. Highlighting Neue Haas Grotesk, Helvetica Neue, Suisse Int’l, Founders Grotesk, and ABC Monument Grotesk, it showcases how studios like CODEA, Kind Studio, and OHMY apply them across diverse industries. The piece celebrates the versatility and enduring appeal of these modernist fonts in contemporary branding.
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The Brand Identity interviews Paul Blackburn, founder of Studio Blackburn, about the studio’s evolution, design philosophy, and notable branding projects including Trainline, Positive News, and UCL School of Management. Blackburn discusses the studio’s modernist approach, collaborative processes, and influences from designers like Wim Crouwel, Otl Aicher, and Kenya Hara. The conversation highlights Studio Blackburn’s focus on clarity, typographic precision, and meaningful simplicity in branding.
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