ARK Design Cases
Designers behind the work
Designers and creative leads credited on ARK projects in press coverage.
Designers and creative leads credited on ARK projects in press coverage.
Creative Boom’s June 2026 'Booms & Shakes' roundup highlights major moves in the design and advertising world. Bolder Creative handed its 20th-anniversary rebrand to Monday Nights, while agencies like Method1, Landor, and Born Social announced key leadership hires. The article reflects a busy month of strategic growth, rebrands, and new creative leadership across global studios.
Primark’s new summer campaign, 'The Get Away', created by VCCP and directed by Tom Green through Stink Films, channels the glamour of Bond-era heist movies to promote affordable luxury. The film and photography, managed by Girl&Bear with social support from Social Chain, showcase chic summer looks in a playful, cinematic style. The campaign celebrates Primark’s accessible fashion with a self-aware, humorous tone.
Crown Creative developed a sophisticated yet playful brand identity for Barkhouse, a membership-based dog hotel and daycare in New York. The design balances editorial structure with hand-drawn warmth, using dual typefaces and custom illustrations to speak to both dogs and their owners. A breed-inspired color palette and witty tone of voice reinforce the brand’s upscale yet approachable character.
Creative Boom’s 2026 roundup highlights 15 design studios that the creative community most admires, based on its annual State of Creativity survey. The article features a mix of established and emerging studios such as OK-RM, Zak Group, Porto Rocha, Hey Studio, and Accept & Proceed, showcasing their distinctive approaches and recent projects across branding, culture, and design innovation.
LOVE, the Manchester-based design agency, rebranded Tasmanian distiller LARK with a bold new identity that rejects traditional whisky tropes. The project draws inspiration from Tasmania’s unique landscape and culture, resulting in a distinctive bottle design, bespoke illustrations, and a cohesive brand world. The rebrand positions LARK as a luxury 'new world' whisky brand with authentic roots and global ambitions.
Creative Boom’s April 2026 edition of 'Booms & Shakes' highlights major leadership changes, new hires, and agency expansions across the global creative industry. The roundup covers transitions at Verve, Residence, DEPT, and GUT Europe, alongside new appointments at Aer Studios, Born Social, and Gung Ho. It also introduces D&AD’s new global Ambassador Programme connecting creative leaders worldwide.
The Brand Identity interviews Yeco founder Coby Phillips about how the consultancy helps brands find their ideal agency partners through a mix of data, human insight, and chemistry. Phillips explains Yeco’s vetting process, the pitfalls brands face when choosing agencies, and how the company’s partnership with The Brand Identity will make its matchmaking service more accessible. The discussion highlights Yeco’s focus on transparency, alignment, and collaboration in agency-brand relationships.
Creative Boom interviews Dave Sedgwick, founder of StudioDBD, about his long-running passion project BCNMCR, which began as a self-funded exhibition connecting Manchester and Barcelona design scenes. Despite early financial losses, the project ultimately led to major commissions from Marketing Manchester and MIDAS. Sedgwick reflects on persistence, creative risk-taking, and the long-term value of personal projects.
