Works Design Cases
Designers behind the work
Designers and creative leads credited on Works projects in press coverage.
Designers and creative leads credited on Works projects in press coverage.
Designer Hayley Lim created a brand identity for Montreal-based Estelle Metalworks, drawing inspiration from the form and function of a machine screw. The system explores the tension between curves and edges through typography, photography, and motion, resulting in a cohesive yet flexible visual language. Collaborations with Raphael Ouellet, Charles Desmarais, and Eren Kapaklili helped bring the identity’s tactile and architectural qualities to life.
Holographik developed a scalable, typographic identity for Open Works, a cultural programme initiated by Zagreb Design Week. The design relies on Helvetica in all caps, motion through the transformation of the letter ‘O,’ and a restrained visual system that prioritizes clarity and adaptability. Collaborating with LABELWORKS for merchandise, the studio executed the identity across digital, print, and environmental applications under a tight timeline.
The Brand Identity interviews Brooklyn-based studio R&M, founded by Ryan Bugden and Michelle Ando, about their systematic approach to branding. The duo discusses how they build entire identity systems around a single concept, often expressed through custom typefaces and variable font technology. They reflect on projects for clients like Oncept, Getaway, and Kato Sake Works, emphasizing conceptual clarity, cultural sensitivity, and close client collaboration.
Creative Boom’s feature spotlights Derailleur Brew Works, an Osaka-based brewery known for its socially conscious employment model and artist-led beer label designs. Illustrators like Ryo Okamoto and Hisae Sasaki contribute unique artwork for each release, blending cyberpunk and local cultural themes. The article highlights how design, community, and craft brewing intersect in Nishinari’s revitalisation story.
Creative Boom interviews Dan Knowlton, co-founder of the UK-based agency Knowlton, about his 'Advertainment' approach that merges advertising with entertainment to create engaging, humorous marketing content. He discusses how Adobe Express supports their workflow, shares insights on creating relatable video content, and explains how humour and authenticity can transform brand communication. The article highlights Knowlton’s growth, client successes, and mission to make marketing enjoyable for audiences.
Melbourne-based studio Oliver Grace has refreshed the brand identity for Energy Networks Australia, focusing on the theme of ‘energy in motion.’ The new system uses a Swiss-inspired grid, neo-grotesque typography, and a palette inspired by Australia’s natural landscapes to balance corporate credibility with visual dynamism. The flexible identity also supports sub-brands for topic-specific communications.
PRINT Magazine features Montreal-based studio Six Cinquième’s rebrand of Cincinnati arts nonprofit Artworks, now renamed 1001 Colors. The project involved a complete strategic overhaul, including a new name, visual identity, and brand positioning rooted in community engagement and human-centered design. The refreshed identity balances playfulness and sophistication through a hand-drawn scribble motif, muted tones, and the Owners Bold typeface.
BP&O’s feature by Emily Gosling explores Nihilo’s branding and packaging design for tequila brand Casa Malka. The agency developed a holistic identity encompassing strategy, packaging, structural bottle design, illustration, and 3D art direction in collaboration with CG artist Haruko Hayakawa. The result is a refined, gender-neutral, and minimalist brand world that balances restraint with sensuality.
