Converse Design Cases
Designers behind the work
Designers and creative leads credited on Converse projects in press coverage.
Designers and creative leads credited on Converse projects in press coverage.
Creative Boom profiles Brooklyn-based Romanian designer and illustrator Ionut Radulescu, exploring his emotionally driven collage and typographic work that bridges personal expression and commercial storytelling. The article traces his journey from Romania to New York, his collaborations with global brands, and his philosophy of embracing imperfection and authenticity. It also highlights his teaching, award recognition, and evolving interest in animation and AI tools.
This edition of If You Could’s Creative Career Conundrums features advice from Shanice Mears, co-founder of The Elephant Room, addressing how a corporate copywriter can build an agency-ready portfolio. Mears encourages proactive side projects, mentorship, and participation in creative programmes to expand skills and networks. The article aims to motivate creatives navigating career transitions within the industry.
Written by Polyester founder Ione Gamble for It’s Nice That’s POV column, the article critiques how brands have co-opted the aesthetics and cultural cache of zines to create glossy branded magazines. Gamble argues that this trend undermines independent publishing while acknowledging that branded publications provide employment for creatives. The piece calls for renewed support and funding for independent zines to preserve their cultural impact.
The Brand Identity interviews designer Cris Mascort about her international career, her transition to independent work, and the importance of health and balance. She discusses her experiences in Barcelona, London, and New York, her collaborations with studios like Character and Some Days, and her pro-bono project for ESCAC. Mascort also shares insights on studio culture, remote work, and her plans to open her own studio.
The Brand Identity interviews Some Days founder and creative director Steve Reinmuth about running a small, remote creative studio spanning California and New York. Reinmuth discusses the studio’s philosophy of staying small, focusing on meaningful work, and collaborating globally. The conversation highlights their projects for brands like Nike, Faculty, and Cove, and their commitment to positive, purpose-driven design.
The Brand Identity interviews Ken Hegemann, Creative Director at Berlin-based agency No Service 24/7, about his career path, design philosophy, and the studio’s digital-first approach. Hegemann discusses his background in typography, his leadership style, and the agency’s work for major clients like Nike, Spotify, and CLOSED. The conversation highlights the studio’s conceptual and collaborative process, as well as its research arm No Influence 24/7.