Heat Design Cases
Designers behind the work
Designers and creative leads credited on Heat projects in press coverage.
Designers and creative leads credited on Heat projects in press coverage.
Steven Heller’s Daily Heller column spotlights the revival of Roy Kuhlman’s distinctive hand-lettered style through a new typeface designed by Steven Brower, Craig Welsh, and David Jonathan Ross. The Kuhlman font, released through Ross’s Font of the Month Club, has already been adopted by major brands and cultural institutions. The article explores the typeface’s origins, aesthetic influences, and its unexpected popularity among contemporary designers.
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.
The article is an interview with cinematographer Jackson Parrell about his work on the hit Canadian TV series 'Heated Rivalry'. Parrell discusses how the team achieved a cinematic look on a limited budget through creative adaptation, efficient location use, and a focus on visual storytelling. The piece highlights the show's unexpected success and the ingenuity behind its production process.
Creative Boom profiles Coolgrey, a Cork-based studio that evolved from a local print shop into a global brand design agency. Founded by Justin Cronin and Anthony Cotter, and now led creatively by Kieran Rigby, the studio focuses on brand identity, environmental design, and long-term client relationships. The article highlights projects like Cork Rocks for Rory and explores Coolgrey’s philosophy of 'under-branding' and human-centered creativity.
The article is part of The Brand Identity’s biweekly 'The Edit' series, highlighting five recent design projects. Featured work includes Pentagram’s dynamic identity for Williamstown Theatre Festival, Figma’s craft-themed Config magazine by Other Means and Kia Tasbihgou, A Friend of Mine’s tactile cocktail card set, Medium Studio’s playful branding for Temps Tastes Co., and Kate Zest Studio’s serene identity for Knot Bakehouse in Dubai.
The article profiles LA-based artist and illustrator Bill Rebholz, exploring his fascination with signage and how it shapes his evolving artistic practice. Rebholz discusses his shift toward sewing, woodwork, and bricolage, as well as his growing appreciation for imperfect, folk-inspired sign painting. The piece highlights his muted color palette, handcrafted techniques, and the influence of California’s cityscapes on his work.
The article profiles Seoul-based design studio DDBBMM, founded by Lee Yunho and Kim Kangin, known for its tactile and typographically driven approach to projects ranging from installations to small publications. It highlights their analogue experimentation, material curiosity, and recent efforts to expand their studio into a workshop space for making and exhibitions.
The Brand Identity’s biweekly roundup ‘The Edit’ spotlights five global design projects, including Melia Tandiono and David Bate’s elegant branding for Sistine Spritz, Studio Dumbar/DEPT®’s dynamic identity for League of Legends’ MSI, and new brand identities by Fluoro, Uned Studio, and Vanderbrand. Each project showcases distinctive approaches to typography, color, and cultural storytelling across industries from alcohol to architecture.
