If you’ve ever struggled to open a package—wrestling with stubborn plastic, squinting at tiny instructions, or fumbling with an awkward design—you’ve experienced the silent power of design. It’s something we rarely think about when it works well, but when it doesn’t? Frustration sets in fast. Now imagine that frustration multiplied for someone with limited dexterity, […]
Chef Nikki Zheng is Shaping the Future of Omakase
At Sushi Akira, the omakase experience isn’t just a meal, Chef Nikki Zheng is the maestro that makes it a symphony. With masterful, almost musical precision, she curates an intimate, transportive dining experience that blends tradition with quiet innovation; her sushi is truly a work of art. As one of the few female chefs helming […]
SKF’s Brand Update Proves That Good Design Endures
Few logos can claim a legacy of over a century, but SKF’s wordmark has been a quiet icon of industrial design since 1908—long before corporate branding was even a formalized practice. Originally hand-painted by an employee, the bold, geometric lettering was a strikingly modern expression for its time, setting an example for countless industrial brands […]
Siberia Serves a Fresh Course for the James Beard Foundation
If food is culture, then branding is the narrative that elevates it. The James Beard Foundation, long considered a pillar of the culinary industry, has embarked on a visual and structural transformation that not only modernizes its brand but also reaffirms its commitment to the independent restaurant ecosystem. In a landscape where design and storytelling […]
OFFF Celebrates 25 Years with an Ambitious Lineup & Large-Scale Digital Installation
OFFF Barcelona, the world’s leading festival in creativity, art, and digital design, is set to celebrate its 25th anniversary in grand style from May 8 to 10 at Disseny Hub Barcelona. Since its inception, OFFF has been a beacon of innovation, bringing together top creative talents from around the world to explore the future of […]