Do Design Cases
6 cases across 1 studio
Designers behind the work
Designers and creative leads credited on Do projects in press coverage.
News & interviews
- Derek Abella got laid off on Valentine's Day
Creative Boom · Apr 14, 2026
The article profiles Miami-born, New York-based illustrator Derek Abella, whose career took off after being laid off on Valentine's Day 2020. It explores how his Art Deco-inspired, emotionally resonant illustrations gained traction during the pandemic, leading to collaborations with major media outlets and brands. Abella reflects on resilience, creative growth, and his evolving artistic direction as he approaches a new decade in his career.
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Creative Boom · Apr 13, 2026
Creative Boom reveals the top 20 graphic designers of 2026, as voted by thousands of creatives in its annual State of Creativity survey. The list highlights influential figures such as Paula Scher, Jessica Walsh, Simon Dixon, and Verónica Fuerte, showcasing a mix of established icons and emerging voices shaping the global design landscape. The article celebrates diversity in practice, from branding and typography to motion and illustration.
- Harriet Yakub finds the funny in the everyday, and turns it into cartoon-like illustrations
Creative Boom · Apr 13, 2026
Creative Boom profiles Irish-Ukrainian illustrator Harriet Yakub, whose work transforms everyday observations into humorous, cartoon-like illustrations. The article explores her process, from word associations to hand-drawn etching, and highlights her clients, awards, and evolving projects such as her self-published series Makewatch. Yakub’s practice is rooted in finding meaning and humor in ordinary moments.
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The Brand Identity · Apr 6, 2026
Saint-Urbain rebranded Digs Dog Care, formerly Better Than Home, into a hospitality-inspired national brand system. The rebrand unifies diverse local operators under a cohesive identity featuring a custom abstract dog icon, bold color palette, and modular shape system. The design balances professionalism and warmth, supporting scalability across packaging, signage, and digital platforms.
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It's Nice That · Apr 2, 2026
The article profiles Brussels-based design duo Bravas Graphix, composed of Paul Peyrolle and Jules Rousselet, known for their punk-inspired, collage-heavy posters and zines. Their work merges academic composition with spontaneous, bootleg aesthetics, using analogue techniques like cutting, scanning, and acetone transfers to resist digital uniformity. The duo’s vibrant, rebellious style celebrates remix culture and anti-corporate visual expression.
Bravas GraphixBig ApplePromessesgraphic_design - 15 fresh mural illustrators to inspire you in 2026
Creative Boom · Apr 1, 2026
Creative Boom’s 2026 roundup highlights 15 mural illustrators from around the world who are redefining public art through colour, scale, and community engagement. The feature showcases artists such as Judith Mayer, Freddie Denton, and Elin Matilda Andersson, exploring how murals can transform spaces and connect people. The article celebrates creativity, activism, and the growing opportunities for illustrators to work at large scale.
- 3D artist Eva Cremers on why not knowing the rules actually helped her career
Creative Boom · Apr 1, 2026 · Interview
Creative Boom’s interview with Dutch 3D artist and animation director Eva Cremers explores how her unconventional path and self-taught approach shaped her distinctive, playful CGI style. She discusses her early break with Man vs Machine, major brand collaborations including YouTube’s Recap campaign, and her evolving relationship with the perception of her work. The piece highlights her use of AI, collaboration with animator Sam Burton, and her philosophy of embracing imperfection and creative freedom.
- Adobe and Bloomsbury Football Foundation want to show girls that football is a creative space too
Creative Boom · Mar 30, 2026
Adobe and Bloomsbury Football Foundation have launched 'Kick & Create', a series of girls-only football camps in London that combine sports training with creative workshops using Adobe Express. The initiative aims to encourage girls to see football as both a sporting and creative space, supported by a public competition to design kit patterns for the Women's FA Cup Final. The campaign highlights inclusivity, creativity, and accessibility for young girls in sports.
- How the best whisky label of the year was designed on foot
Creative Boom · Mar 23, 2026
Creative Boom’s article by Tom May explores how Thirst designed the award-winning East London Whisky label for East London Liquor Company by walking the streets of East London instead of relying on digital moodboards. The project emphasizes authenticity, tactile craft, and a sense of place, using layered print techniques and a bold palette to redefine what 'premium' means in whisky packaging. The piece highlights the value of analogue research and observation in an increasingly AI-driven design landscape.
ThirstEast London Liquor Companypackaging - FLUORO® on their new-age model for creating entire brand worlds
The Brand Identity · Mar 23, 2026 · Interview
The Brand Identity interviews Tim Smith, founder of London-based creative agency FLUORO®, about the studio’s ‘new-age’ model that merges branding and advertising into one living system. Smith discusses projects for clients like Apple, R.A.D®, and Doof, emphasizing cultural research, emotional connection, and always-on brand ecosystems. The conversation explores FLUORO®’s rejection of data-driven risk aversion and its focus on building coherent brand worlds that sustain attention and community.