The Brand Identity interviews AUFI co-founder Nick Bell about the company’s role as a matchmaker between ambitious brands and top creative agencies. The discussion covers AUFI’s founding story, its approach to pairing clients with agencies, and its collaborative Christmas project ‘Wrapping Up,’ which involved 12 London studios producing sustainable screen-printed wrapping papers. The project’s proceeds supported the charity Wrap Up London.
BP&O features Commission’s branding and packaging design for Espelma, a natural wax candle brand founded by sisters Clara and Claudia. The identity draws on Mediterranean influences and the craftsmanship of Murano glass, combining tactile materials, embossed textures, and a custom logotype to convey luxury and narrative depth. Richard Baird praises the project’s balance of structure, materiality, and storytelling.
BP&O’s Studio Showcase highlights the London-based design consultancy Commission, led by creative directors David McFarline and Christopher Moorby. The article surveys their work across branding, packaging, and editorial design for clients in fashion, art, and commerce, emphasizing their material sophistication and graphic restraint. Projects for Rimowa, Franklin Till, and others demonstrate a balance of craft, utility, and tactile innovation.
