CA Design Cases
Designers behind the work
Designers and creative leads credited on CA projects in press coverage.
Designers and creative leads credited on CA projects in press coverage.
UnderConsideration’s Brand New briefly reports on a new logo and identity for Unica, designed by Dutch studio WADM. The article, categorized under 'Spotted', highlights the corporate rebrand featuring a red, circular design approach. It provides basic project details but no in-depth analysis or commentary.
The Brand Identity interviews Alejandro Flores, founder of Mexico City-based studio Human, as it celebrates ten years of strategy-first design. Flores discusses the studio’s origins in finance, its human-centered philosophy, and how its analytical yet emotional approach has shaped global work for clients like Formula 1, the NBA, Marriott, and Pernod Ricard. The conversation explores how Mexican culture, strategic rigor, and empathy define Human’s creative process in an era increasingly influenced by AI.
Creative Boom’s profile of Allison Henry Aver explores her decision to launch her own branding agency, Letter A, at age 45 after two decades working for major fashion and beauty brands. She reflects on how age, experience, and motherhood shaped her confidence and creative approach, arguing that maturity can be a superpower in the design industry. The piece encourages mid-career creatives to embrace their experience as an asset rather than a liability.
UnderConsideration’s Brand New briefly spotlights a new logo created by SAND for the Association of Applied Paleontological Sciences. The post, categorized under 'Spotted', notes the use of a sans serif typeface and grunge aesthetic, aligning with the advocacy industry context. The article serves as a short announcement rather than a full review.
The Dieline article highlights Affogato’s conceptual packaging design for Cake Social, a series of collectible tins that visually mirror the decorated cakes inside. The tins feature flat graphic interpretations of frosting and ornamentation, a warm decorative serif wordmark, and a range of celebratory colorways. The design celebrates joy and collectability in food packaging.
Creative Boom profiles Montréal-based illustrator and muralist Anne-Julie Dudemaine, who transitioned from an advertising career to a vibrant multidisciplinary art practice after burnout. The article explores her evolution from black-and-white drawings to colourful murals, patterns, and ceramics, highlighting major projects like the Osheaga logo and a Canada Post stamp. Dudemaine shares insights on creative resilience, income diversification, and her ongoing inspiration from Montréal’s art scene.
Creative Boom reports on London studio Regular Practice’s branding for Frood, a new whole-food cooking blend brand founded by Frida Redknapp. The identity embraces bold typography, vibrant colorways, and joyful energy to stand out from typical 'worthy' health food aesthetics. Photography by James Moyle and clear messaging reinforce Frood’s promise of real, quick, and nourishing meals.
Steven Heller reports on the New York Botanical Garden’s 'Flower Power' exhibition, a summer event celebrating the art, activism, and aesthetics of the 1960s and 1970s. The show features works by iconic artists such as Andy Warhol, Milton Glaser, and Corita Kent, alongside new installations by contemporary artists Eugenia Mello and Amie Jacobsen. The exhibition explores themes of peace, protest, and environmentalism through vibrant, flower-inspired art and design.
