Bbc Design Cases
Designers behind the work
Designers and creative leads credited on Bbc projects in press coverage.
Designers and creative leads credited on Bbc projects in press coverage.
Creative Boom's March 'Booms & Shakes' roundup by Tom May highlights major movements across the design and advertising industry, including Ian Millner stepping down from Iris after 26 years, new creative leadership appointments at Bray Leino, Particle6, and BBC Creative, and the launch of Capel Group and Allwyn’s Studio 59. The article captures a month of expansion, new ventures, and evolving creative priorities across global studios.
The article covers a Nicer Tuesdays talk featuring stop-motion duo Will Anderson and Ainslie Henderson, who discussed their work on the BBC fantasy-drama Small Prophets by Mackenzie Crook. They shared behind-the-scenes footage revealing how they created the eerie homunculus creatures that populate the show. The event took place at EartH in Hackney, London.
The article covers a Nicer Tuesdays talk in London where designer and author Annie Atkins discussed her career in film prop design. She shared stories from working on productions like BBC’s The Tudors and with director Wes Anderson, and spoke about her book 'Fake Love Letters', which explores the art of creating believable graphic props for film. Atkins described the craft as a form of creative forgery, blending design precision with storytelling.
It’s Nice That announces the lineup for May 2026’s Nicer Tuesdays event in London, featuring artist Murugiah, type designer Amber Weaver, photographer Delali Ayivi, and animators Will Anderson and Ainslie Henderson. The event will explore topics from surreal illustration and type publishing to Togolese identity and stop-motion animation for the BBC show Small Prophets.
The article explores the making of Mackenzie Crook’s TV series Small Prophets, focusing on the intricate stop-motion and CGI hybrid animation created by Will Anderson and Ainslie Henderson. Collaborating with Mackinnon & Saunders, the team brought Crook’s eerie homunculi to life using handcrafted puppets, 3D sculpting, and compositing techniques. The feature delves into the creative process, inspirations, and technical challenges behind the show’s distinctive aesthetic.
Creative Boom profiles Liverpool-based illustrator Craig Boylan and his signature character Baumann, a modular 'plastic man' inspired by Bauhaus design principles. Boylan explains how Baumann has become central to his illustration style, appearing in editorial and branding work for BBC Science Focus and Verdant Brewery, and how he plans to expand the concept into physical art toys and zines.
Creative Boom’s podcast episode features Matt Baxter, co-founder of Baxter & Bailey, discussing his career, creative philosophy, and side project The Design Laundry. The conversation explores imperfection, community, and maintaining humanity in design practice. It also touches on Brighton’s creative scene and the importance of reflection in a fast-paced industry.
Creative Boom reports on the winners of the World Illustration Awards 2025, organised by the Association of Illustrators and the Directory of Illustration. The awards celebrate global talent across categories from animation to packaging, highlighting themes of identity, culture, and innovation. Overall winners include Chu-Chieh Lee for her film 'Minus Plus Multiply' and Léane Ruggli for her 'Ready to Drink Cocktail Cans' project.
