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 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.
Design agency 3AND created a clean, minimal identity for Bonearth Food Market, a Japanese vegetable ice cream brand developed by ceramic manufacturer NIKKO. The branding centers on a hand-drawn swirling motif that visualizes the circular relationship between ceramics, soil, and food. The design uses simple typography and color-coded lids to make the concept of circularity intuitive and playful.
The article profiles Brussels-based design studio Oilinwater, founded by Matthieu Gorissen, which takes a research-driven and investigative approach to branding and identity design. Working primarily with cultural institutions, the studio builds visual systems rooted in context and storytelling. Projects include identities for Maison Hannon, Civa, and packaging for Rob The Gourmets’ Market’s craft beer collaboration.
Crown Creative has designed a charming brand identity for Barkhouse, a luxury dog hotel in New York City. The Belfast-based studio drew inspiration from The New Yorker’s illustration style, combining playful line drawings with a dual-typeface system to represent both dogs and their owners. The result is a warm, characterful identity that balances refinement with personality.
