Katy Cowan
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Studios:Creative Boom
In their own words
When making things gets easy, deciding what's good becomes the whole job.
Sometimes the most confident thing a studio can do is admit it's too close to see itself clearly.
Letting go of perfection can be the turning point.
Fieldwork Facility went looking for answers in the flood marks.
Robin Howie, creative director at Fieldwork Facility, took the studio on a field trip to Bath to photograph and sketch the marks beneath Halfpenny Bridge.
It's a conversation about letting go of perfection, embracing change, and finding a version of success that actually feels good to live with.
This isn't an AI hype conversation. It's a grounded, generous one with a whole heap of hope.
Articles & interviews
- Kaitlin Brito protects personal art to improve client work
Creative Boom profiles New Jersey-based illustrator Kaitlin Brito, exploring how she balances personal 'pure making' with client work to avoid burnout. Brito discusses her process, tools, and inspirations, from her black ink pen technique to her nostalgic visual style rooted in vintage references. The piece highlights her reflections on creativity, client relationships, and the evolving role of AI in illustration.
- Koto repositions Stack Overflow around its irreplaceable developer community
Koto has rebranded Stack Overflow to emphasize the enduring value of its developer community in an AI-dominated era. The new identity, centered on the concept of 'always in build,' uses modular design, a custom typeface, and a generative tool built with Claude to reflect the platform’s collaborative spirit. The rebrand was publicly tested and launched at major tech events, positioning Stack Overflow as a trusted source of human-verified knowledge.
- Red Stone Rebrands Explorer Scouts for Today’s Overwhelmed Teen Generation
London agency Red Stone has rebranded the Explorer Scouts, part of the Scouts programme for 14–18-year-olds, with a bold new identity centred on the line 'Grow up'. The rebrand introduces a compass-inspired marque, supergraphics, and 40 new badges, aiming to resonate with a generation of teens seeking authenticity and belonging. The refreshed identity balances individuality and consistency while reflecting the energy and curiosity of young people today.