Uni Design Cases
Designers behind the work
Designers and creative leads credited on Uni projects in press coverage.
Designers and creative leads credited on Uni projects in press coverage.
The Brand Identity profiles Erik Herrström’s debut book THE ECHO, a 218-page guide challenging Pinterest-led design and advocating for deeper cultural research in branding. Designed by STUDIO HERRSTRÖM with illustrations by Matouš Marťák, the book combines editorial design, interviews, and case studies from music and culture. It reflects Herrström’s philosophy of direction over speed and encourages designers to move beyond aesthetic alignment.
UCL’s School of Management has launched a new MSc in Creativity, Innovation and Leadership, designed to bridge the gap between creative and commercial disciplines. The one-year programme combines academic research with practical leadership training and features input from industry leaders at Adobe, Ogilvy, IDEO, and YouTube. Headed by Dr Jennifer Lynch, the course emphasises storytelling, design thinking, and creative problem-solving for future leaders in the creative industries.
UnderConsideration’s Brand New reviewed the new logo system and identity for Durham University St John’s College, designed by Kit Studio. The project modernizes the college’s traditional crest and monogram with flared serif and sans serif typography, maintaining heritage while introducing a refined visual system.
The article explores the booming market for gummy supplements, which has grown into a $10 billion segment driven by adult consumers who prefer candy-like wellness products. It highlights how brands like Grüns have capitalized on this trend, with Unilever acquiring the company for $1.2 billion. The piece discusses how the appeal of taste and ease of use has transformed supplement consumption habits.
UnderConsideration’s Brand New briefly announced a new logo and identity for Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden. The post, categorized under 'Spotted', notes the rebrand’s use of purple and angular design elements but does not include detailed commentary or visuals. It serves as a short notice of the university’s updated branding.
Creative Boom reveals the top 20 graphic designers of 2026, as voted by thousands of creatives in its annual State of Creativity survey. The list highlights influential figures such as Paula Scher, Jessica Walsh, Simon Dixon, and Verónica Fuerte, showcasing a mix of established icons and emerging voices shaping the global design landscape. The article celebrates diversity in practice, from branding and typography to motion and illustration.
BOND created a dynamic, participatory brand identity for the LAB Institute of Design and Fine Arts in Lahti, Finland. The rebrand centers on the idea of continuous transformation, featuring a living logo, custom typeface, and digital tools that allow students to reshape the identity themselves. The system balances flexibility with structure, using a restrained color palette and student-generated photography to express authenticity and creativity.
Creative Boom reports on Handsome Frank’s launch of Handsome Provisions, a new curated print shop offering archival-quality giclée prints by its roster of world-class illustrators. The article highlights five featured prints and artists, showcasing their distinctive styles and backgrounds. The initiative reflects the agency’s expansion into direct-to-consumer art retail while celebrating contemporary illustration talent.
