Cir Design Cases
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Designers behind the work
Designers and creative leads credited on Cir projects in press coverage.
News & interviews
- Something Savage this way comes: the motion designer reimagining pen plotters
Creative Boom · Jan 20, 2026
Creative Boom profiles Brooklyn-based motion designer Daniel Savage and his studio Something Savage, exploring his unique use of pen plotters to create motion graphics that blend analog imperfection with digital precision. The article highlights his editorial and self-initiated projects, including his 2025 monograph with Vetro Books that integrates augmented reality. Savage’s process embraces unpredictability and texture, bridging the gap between handmade and machine-made aesthetics.
Something SavageThe New York TimesThe LA Timesmotion - "Bristol Dinosaur Mural Roars to Life at Cabot Circus"
Creative Boom · Dec 12, 2024
Illustrator Andy Council has unveiled a new large-scale mural at Bristol’s Cabot Circus, celebrating 20 years of his iconic 'Bristol Dinosaur' series. Created in collaboration with Upfest, the 60-square-metre artwork incorporates local landmarks and was painted on sectional boards before installation. The project continues Council’s tradition of blending city architecture with imaginative creatures, marking a milestone in his career.
UpfestCabot Circusenvironmental - Malou Messien's Passion for Display Type and Estonian Design
It's Nice That · Nov 4, 2024
The article profiles Paris-based graphic designer Malou Messien, exploring her fascination with display typography, archival book covers, and her research into Estonian design. It highlights her editorial and identity work, particularly her ongoing collaboration with Twice Studio on Tools Magazine, where she experiments with conceptual layouts and typographic techniques. The piece also delves into her design philosophy and process-driven approach.
Twice StudioLe Colombier – Théâtre de MagnanvilleCirvaeditorial - Zware Jongens’ identity for Wintercircus pushes an iconic circus venue into its tech-fuelled future
The Brand Identity · Apr 2, 2024
Zware Jongens developed a new brand identity for Ghent’s historic Wintercircus, transforming the venue’s legacy into a forward-looking symbol of technology and innovation. Drawing inspiration from the building’s architecture, the identity features soft-cornered squares, a dynamic motion and sonic system, and a colour palette balancing heritage and modernity. The project reflects Wintercircus’ evolution into a hub for entrepreneurs and changemakers.
Zware JongensOYO ArchitectsWintercircusbranding - 7 identities for coffee brands and cafés, featuring B&B Studio, Gesture Systems, Alter and more
The Brand Identity · Apr 28, 2023
The article highlights seven standout coffee brand identities from studios around the world, including B&B Studio, Fieldwork Facility, and Alter. Each project showcases unique approaches to branding, from bold color palettes and modular systems to illustration-led packaging and custom typography. The roundup celebrates creativity and diversity in coffee branding design.
B&B StudioFieldwork FacilityDarling Visual CommunicationsMozzoIntermissionbranding - Pocca’s Zhihua Duan on launching the studio in China, and the multicultural approach of their work
The Brand Identity · Nov 11, 2022 · Interview
The Brand Identity interviews Pocca founder Zhihua Duan about launching the Shanghai-based studio after studying in Melbourne and developing a multicultural design approach. Duan discusses Pocca’s recent branding projects for international and local clients, their sustainable materials venture Circunow, and the challenges of bilingual typography in Chinese and English. The conversation explores how cultural context shapes design practice and the evolving creative scene in Shanghai.
PoccaStepperNorman Walshbranding - New Logo & Branding Future Circular Collider by Bleed
BP&O · Oct 25, 2022
BP&O features Bleed’s new brand identity for the Future Circular Collider, a CERN-led research project. The design centers on a morphing circular logo that conveys openness, dimensionality, and scientific collaboration. The article explores how Bleed’s motion and 3D approach reflects the collider’s ambition to expand our understanding of the universe.
- Angel & Anchor’s identity for Full Circle Coffee Roasters embodies their circular brand ethos
The Brand Identity · May 31, 2022
Angel & Anchor created a sleek, minimal identity for Dublin-based Full Circle Coffee Roasters, inspired by the brand’s circular ethos and sustainability values. The design uses geometric motifs, monochrome tones, and vibrant color pops to reflect the brand’s roasts and humanist approach. The project balances Swiss-style minimalism with playful modular elements for packaging and brand applications.
Angel & AnchorFull Circle Coffee Roastersbranding - The Edit: five new projects including Circula by Fiction
The Brand Identity · May 16, 2020
The Brand Identity’s 'The Edit' highlights five new design projects from studios around the world, including Fiction’s identity for Circula, Monozygote’s system for Status Machine, Fuzzco’s co-founding of Natalist, DNCO’s branding for Pier 70, and Shift’s retro-inspired identity for ATM Pizza. Each project showcases distinct visual strategies and typographic choices across industries from finance to food.
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The Brand Identity · Jan 31, 2017 · Interview
The Brand Identity interviews London-based NB Studio, founded by Alan Dye and Nick Finney, about their philosophy of 'Creative Courage' and their approach to branding projects for clients like Almeida Theatre, Ravensbourne, and TypoCircle. The discussion explores their collaborative process, evolution as a studio, and emphasis on bold, flexible design thinking.
NB StudioStudio SutherlandDalton MaagAlmeida TheatreRavensbournebranding