James Kape

Creative Director · Co-Founder

5 articles · Nov 2019Oct 2025

Studios:OMSE

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  • OMSE Designs Fictional Club for Estrid's Body Confidence Campaign

    London-based studio OMSE designed a fictional Ibiza nightclub called Estrid’s Realm for Swedish body care brand Estrid, aligning the brand’s body confidence mission with the freedom and self-expression of club culture. The activation transformed Casa Privada at The Standard Ibiza into a branded experience through posters, merchandise, and environmental design. The project successfully merged rave aesthetics with brand storytelling, generating significant engagement and media value.

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  • "Estrid Launches Body Confidence Realm in Ibiza"

    Estrid partnered with London studio OMSE to create 'Estrid's Realm', a week-long brand activation at The Standard's Casa Privada in Ibiza. The project transformed the villa into a fictional club celebrating body confidence through bold graphics, custom merch, and immersive experiences. The activation generated significant organic engagement, showcasing how design can foster authentic brand connections.

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  • "Sessions Debuts New Brand Identity by OMSE"

    Creative Boom reports on OMSE’s rebrand for food platform Sessions, which introduces a new trademark-inspired 'S' symbol and bold visual identity. The redesign elevates Sessions from a behind-the-scenes enabler to a visible leader in food innovation, featuring photography by Philotheus Nisch and a cohesive digital presence. The project also aligns sub-brand Shelter Hall with the master brand while maintaining its individuality.

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  • 2025 Design Trends: Insights from Creative Leaders

    Creative Boom’s feature by Tom May gathers insights from leading creative directors and founders to forecast the major design trends for 2025. The article highlights AI’s growing role in final design output, a counter-movement toward handcrafted and human-centered design, and a renewed appreciation for craft and experimentation. It reflects an industry balancing technological innovation with authenticity and physical experience.

  • Briton Smith details the creation of Family Type's first variable typeface, Universal Sans

    The Brand Identity interviews Briton Smith about launching Family Type and its first release, the variable typeface Universal Sans. Smith discusses his transition from OMSE and OMSETYPE, the technical and creative challenges of designing a variable typeface, and his vision for the future of type design in digital and AR contexts.

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