Dropbox Design Cases
3 cases across 3 studios
Designers behind the work
Designers and creative leads credited on Dropbox projects in press coverage.
News & interviews
- Brian Collins
Creative Boom · Oct 27, 2025 · Interview
In this Creative Boom Podcast episode, Katy Cowan interviews Brian Collins, co-founder of COLLINS, about creativity, resilience, and the evolving role of design. Collins discusses his 'second dragon' philosophy, lessons from his career, and his perspective on AI as a creative partner. The conversation blends personal storytelling with insights into the future of creativity.
- "BIEN Champions Diversity in Character Design with Inclusive Approach"
It's Nice That · Oct 13, 2025
The article profiles BIEN, a Los Angeles-based motion studio, and its Inclusive Motion Design (InMoDe™) methodology focused on authentic representation in animation. Co-founders Ricardo Roberts and Hung Le discuss their inclusive process, which involves diverse teams and audience feedback to avoid tokenism. A highlight project includes an illustration toolkit for the International Paralympic Committee, showcasing BIEN’s commitment to normalising diversity in visual storytelling.
- "Top 20 Influential Graphic Designers in 2025"
Creative Boom · Jun 23, 2025
Creative Boom’s 2025 roundup highlights 20 graphic designers redefining visual communication through cultural storytelling, conceptual thinking, and innovative aesthetics. The article profiles figures like Temi Coker, Natasha Jen, and Marie Boulanger, showcasing their influence across branding, typography, and digital design. It underscores how these creatives balance authenticity, technology, and human emotion in their work.
- BIEN Studio Leads with Inclusive Motion Design Initiative
It's Nice That · May 29, 2025
The article profiles BIEN, a Los Angeles-based motion studio founded by Ricardo Roberts and Hung Le, which champions inclusion and accessibility through its Inclusive Motion Design (InMoDe™) methodology. The studio works with major global clients while also launching initiatives like Creative Codex and Fliers on the Wall to make the motion design industry more equitable. BIEN’s approach emphasizes designing 'with, not for' to ensure representation and accessibility are embedded in every project.
- Former VML CCO Launches "Super Nice" Creative Agency
Creative Boom · Feb 27, 2025
Creative Boom reports on the launch of Super Nice, a new independent agency founded by former VML chief creative officer Jared Kozel with partners Barry Sonders and MJ Speakman. Based in Atlanta and Los Angeles, the agency champions a philosophy of combining bold creativity with empathy and collaboration. The founders aim to challenge traditional advertising models with a faster, more audience-focused, and 'nice' approach to creativity.
- Free solo: how embracing autonomy allowed Charmie Shah to explore the breadth of her creativity
The Brand Identity · Jul 11, 2024 · Interview
The Brand Identity interviews designer and creative director Charmie Shah about her journey from Mumbai to New York and her transition from agency life to freelancing. She discusses her experiences working with major brands like Adobe, Google, and Burger King, and reflects on the importance of autonomy, self-initiated projects, and celebrating creative milestones. The piece highlights her philosophy of exploration, storytelling, and balance in design practice.
- Play partner with Dropbox to create a striking series of logos for its expanded product offering
The Brand Identity · Dec 5, 2022
San Francisco-based design studio Play collaborated with Dropbox’s internal brand studio to create a cohesive series of logos for Dropbox’s expanding suite of products, including Capture, Sign, Forms, Fax, and DocSend. The project focused on balancing simplicity, geometry, and brand consistency through the use of Dropbox’s core colors and visual system. The resulting icon set strengthens Dropbox’s brand architecture while maintaining visual harmony across its sub-brands.
PlayDropbox Brand StudioDropboxbranding - Sthuthi Ramesh on 'permalancing' and why the industry should be more supportive of creative mums
The Brand Identity · Apr 1, 2021 · Interview
The Brand Identity interviews London-based designer Sthuthi Ramesh about her experiences freelancing at leading studios like Pentagram and Made Thought, her advocacy for more inclusive and supportive environments for creative mothers, and her co-founding of Nicety Materials, a digital library for physical materials. She discusses the challenges of permalancing, the impact of the pandemic, and her passion for sustainability and diversity in design.