Black Madre’s Handcarved Campaign for Corona Elevates Folklore in ‘Fishermen Storytellers’
Slick digital campaigns and AI-generated imagery dominate our screens these days, but Brazil-based visual arts studio Black Madre has carved — quite literally — a compelling case for the power of craft. Their latest work, a collaboration with Africa Creative for Corona’s “Fisherman Storytellers” campaign, proves that branding rooted in authenticity, tactility, and human touch […]
FIFA Unveils Host City Posters for the 2026 World Cup, Designed by Local Artists
Between the WNBA draft last week, the MLB season now in full swing, and my beloved Liverpool FC on the cusp of winning the English Premier League title across the pond, our sports fandom is being pulled in dozens of directions across a slew of sports around the world. Of course it’s easy to get […]
Forest Carbon’s Purposeful Rebrand Visualizes the Sounds of Eco-Integrity
Every Earth Day, many of us find ourselves slowing down — even just a little — to take stock of the world around us. Maybe it’s while tending to a windowsill herb garden, out on a morning walk in the park, or in those small, hopeful conversations that seem to surface more easily this time […]
Two Craigs: 46/52
Join us for this weekly conversation between photographer Craig Cutler and illustrator Craig Frazier, whose collaboration is a testament to the unexpected alchemy of creative play. The Two Craigs project consists of one weekly prompt interpreted by the pair for 52 weeks. Check out the full series as it unfolds. Go backstage on the Two […]
Super Okay Dreams up ‘The Great American Cannabis Company’ With THC Design Rebrand
Brand studio Super Okay has announced the completion of a comprehensive rebranding initiative for THC Design, a California-born cannabis company poised for national expansion. Brands like THC Design prove that great design is more than just aesthetics; it’s how you earn trust, navigate complexity, and build bridges across a fractured landscape. THC Design is helping […]
The Folio Society Celebrates 78 Years of Visual Storytelling Through the Art of Book Illustration
This spring, bibliophiles and art lovers alike have reason to celebrate. The Folio Society, the London-based independent publisher revered for its exquisite hardcovers, will unveil its first major exhibition in the United States: “The Art of Folio.” Hosted at the Society of Illustrators on New York’s Upper East Side from April 16 through July 12, […]
Windows, WordArt, & What’s Next: A 90s Kid Reflects on Microsoft’s 50-Year Brand Evolution
As a kid, I would spend hours in Microsoft Paint sketching what I thought were pixel-perfect purple dolphins and my own sticker designs. A few years later, I was introduced to Clippy and WordArt, and suddenly, Microsoft Word wasn’t just for book reports; it became a creative playground for binder designs and birthday invites. Being […]
CO_LAB Theater Group Teams Up with Design Bridge for an Accessible and Inclusive Rebrand
The most successful design projects are often a reflection of a harmonious partnership between the client and the agency or studio that they worked with to realize a vision. The rebrand for NYC-based CO_LAB Theater Group, created with award-winning agency Design Bridge and Partners, is a true testament to that dynamic. As a non-profit offering […]
Two Craigs: 45/52
Join us for this weekly conversation between photographer Craig Cutler and illustrator Craig Frazier, whose collaboration is a testament to the unexpected alchemy of creative play. The Two Craigs project consists of one weekly prompt interpreted by the pair for 52 weeks. Check out the full series as it unfolds. Go backstage on the Two […]
Not Yet Two Years Old, Austin’s Raw Materials is Leading a Creative Renaissance
In an industry that often worships at the altar of optimization, Raw Materials is making a compelling case for something far more radical: originality. At just 16 months old, the Austin-based studio was named the 2024 D&AD Design Agency of the Year, a staggering achievement for any firm, let alone a fledgling one. But its […]
