The Brand Identity interviews the founders of ROT, a new Los Angeles-based creative studio founded by Keaton Webb, Gabriela Hansen, and Melody Hansen. The trio discusses their multidisciplinary backgrounds, the meaning behind the studio’s name, and their approach to world-building and blending digital and physical experiences. The piece explores how ROT’s identity reflects their ethos of recycling, innovation, and playful yet refined design.
Creative Boom interviews Laura Stein, Chief Creative Officer at Bruce Mau Design, about five books that have profoundly influenced her approach to design, branding, and sustainability. The article explores how these works—from 'Cradle to Cradle' to 'Can Marketing Save the Planet?'—inform her thinking on systemic change, environmental responsibility, and the power of design to shape culture. It also highlights her career and recent projects for major global clients.