Kia Design Cases
2 cases across 2 studios
Designers behind the work
Designers and creative leads credited on Kia projects in press coverage.
News & interviews
- Hugh Miller Joins Pentagram, Emphasizes Subtlety in Design
It's Nice That · Sep 3, 2025
The article profiles Hugh Miller as he joins Pentagram London as a new partner. It explores his design philosophy, career path through studios like Bond and Spin, and his belief in subtle, craft-driven design. Fellow designers praise his typographic sensitivity and thoughtful approach to both corporate and cultural projects.
- Hugh Miller Appointed as Pentagram London Partner
Creative Boom · Sep 2, 2025
Creative Boom reports that Hugh Miller has joined Pentagram London as a new partner. With a career spanning Ford, Microsoft, BOND, and Spin, Miller is known for his typographic precision and cross-sector design expertise. The move coincides with Pentagram London’s relocation to a new Islington studio, marking a new chapter for both Miller and the firm.
- Paul&Thomas: Precision Meets Play in Chance-Forged Design Studio
It's Nice That · Jul 31, 2025
The article profiles French design duo Paul&Thomas, founded by Paul Faure and Thomas Hanus in Rennes. It explores how their shared background in graphic design and complementary approaches to typography and structure shape their studio’s playful yet precise work across cultural and educational projects. The feature highlights their collaborations on book design, visual identities, and exhibition design for clients in the arts and academia.
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Creative Boom · Jul 14, 2025 · Interview
Creative Boom’s article features Andrew Thomas, creative head of Google Retail Design in EMEA, discussing the role of belief, collaboration, and respect in nurturing creative ideas. In a talk for The Studio community, Thomas shared his career journey from fashion and retail to Google, emphasizing the importance of diversity, empathy, and shared belief in creative success. The piece highlights his philosophy that authentic belief and collaboration make ideas truly contagious.
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Creative Boom · Jul 14, 2025 · Interview
Creative Boom’s article features Andrew Thomas, creative head of Google Retail Design in EMEA, discussing the role of belief, collaboration, and respect in nurturing creative ideas. In a talk for The Studio community, Thomas shared insights from his career spanning fashion, retail, and tech, emphasizing how authentic belief and diverse collaboration make ideas contagious. The piece highlights his philosophy on creativity, resilience, and the importance of respecting ideas and people alike.
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It's Nice That · Jan 15, 2025
Aalto University has launched the Nokia Design Archive, a digital portal showcasing over 700 images, sketches, and prototypes from Nokia’s design history between the mid-1990s and 2017. The project reveals the creative processes behind Nokia’s iconic devices and explores how design shaped early mobile technology culture. Researchers aim to expand the archive, offering insight into the human side of technological innovation.
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Creative Boom · Dec 12, 2024
Episode 142 of The Spark podcast from Creative Boom features freelance graphic designer and comedian Joseph Parsons, discussing the parallels between design and stand-up comedy, freelancing challenges, and networking advice. The episode also highlights Nokia’s design archive opening, Dianne Griffiths’ award-winning painting, and Apple’s rumored iPhone 17 Air. Additional segments include a spotlight on admired designers and a book recommendation exploring East Germany’s history.
- Mark Bloom on launching CoType Foundry after seven years of planning
The Brand Identity · Oct 3, 2019 · Interview
The Brand Identity interviews designer Mark Bloom about launching his new London-based type foundry, CoType, after seven years of planning. Bloom discusses his journey from graphic design to type design, the creation of his first fonts, and the development of CoType’s initial catalogue of four typefaces. He also shares insights into his design process, inspirations, and future plans for the foundry.
- New Graphic Identity for KIAF 2018 by Studio fnt
BP&O · Oct 10, 2018
BP&O’s article by Richard Baird reviews Studio fnt’s new visual identity for the 2018 Korea International Art Fair (KIAF). The design uses the concept of the blank canvas as a unifying motif, exploring proportionality, layering, and materiality to reflect the diversity of artworks and gallery experiences. The identity extends across printed and physical applications, balancing aesthetic clarity with functional structure.
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