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 […]
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 and Partners 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 […]
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 […]
Greenspace Turns a Behavioral Mission Into a Thoughtful Brand for Raising Digital Citizens
Tech literacy is both essential and elusive, especially for families navigating an increasingly online childhood, which makes the work of Danish start-up Raising Digital Citizens not only timely but deeply necessary. When it came time to give this mission a voice and visual identity, they turned to London-based creative consultancy Greenspace — known for its […]
From IRL to URL: Uniqode’s Rebrand by Koto Weaves the Physical and Digital
The humble QR code has long existed in the liminal space between digital and physical, a functional but often aesthetically overlooked utility. But with Uniqode’s fresh brand identity — crafted by the branding and digital studio Koto — QR codes step into a new era of depth, style, and strategic clarity. Reframing QR technology as […]
Tilt Beauty Exemplifies DEI in the Design Practice
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 […]