Elliott
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Articles & interviews
- How does Ollie Catton approach motion as an extension of design?
The Brand Identity interviews UK-based designer Ollie Catton about how motion design complements and extends his broader design practice. Catton discusses his self-taught journey, his collaboration with The Brand Identity on The Type Animation Presets, and his philosophy of experimentation, failure, and continuous learning. He emphasizes the importance of understanding manual processes before using presets and tools like After Effects and Cavalry.
- Le Bureau Unites Beauty and Function in Operational Tools
The Brand Identity interviews Cristina Ghimp of Studio Ghimp and Öz C of Maison Audelà about their joint venture, Le Bureau. The duo created Olsen, a Notion workspace template designed specifically for brand and web designers, blending aesthetics with functionality. The conversation explores their collaboration, design philosophy, and the importance of well-crafted operational systems for creative studios.
- Kristin Krause Captures Berlin's Essence in Light-Focused Mockup Series
The Brand Identity collaborated with Berlin-based photographer Kristin Krause on an exclusive Berlin mockup collection capturing 11 authentic street scenes. In this interview, Krause discusses her process of finding the perfect light, scouting locations, and balancing technical precision with natural realism. The project highlights her deep connection to Berlin and her thoughtful approach to mockup photography.
- “An evolution rather than a restart.” Studio Ground Floor on designing The Interviews: Volume Two
The Brand Identity interviewed Studio Ground Floor’s co-founders Alice Sherwin and Harry Bennett about their design for The Interviews: Volume Two, a continuation of the publication series documenting conversations with global design studios. The duo discussed evolving their original design system from Volume One, using a single typeface, and introducing new structural and visual elements such as a glossy image section and bold cover typography. The article explores their process, design decisions, and reflections on editorial design as a medium.