National Design Cases
Designers behind the work
Designers and creative leads credited on National projects in press coverage.
Designers and creative leads credited on National projects in press coverage.
UnderConsideration’s Brand New briefly spotlights Studio Texture’s redesign of the National Childbirth Trust’s logo and identity. The UK-based charity’s refreshed look features hand-drawn, lowercase elements that convey warmth and approachability. The article lists the project under the 'Spotted' category, offering a short mention rather than a full review.
Creative Boom interviews Mark Jones, creative director at Studio Blackburn, about his philosophy of restraint in design and the importance of knowing when not to change things. He discusses projects for Brompton, So Energy, and Ellis Butchers, illustrating how the studio balances consistency, sector vernacular, and playful precision. The conversation highlights Studio Blackburn’s practical, human approach to branding across clients large and small.
Creative Boom’s feature by Tom May explores photographer Xavier Nuez’s 25-year project 'Alleys & Ruins', a series of light-painted photographs of derelict American spaces. Using long exposures and coloured lights, Nuez transforms abandoned sites into theatrical compositions while processing his own trauma through the act of creation. The forthcoming book, published by Gypsy Press, is both a visual and psychological exploration of beauty emerging from decay.
Praktika, a Lithuanian architecture and branding studio, has developed a new identity for the National Institute of Architecture in Kaunas. Drawing inspiration from the building’s black-and-white folk floor tiles, the studio created a flexible grid-based system and mosaic-like logo that can adapt across print, digital, and spatial applications. The design merges cultural heritage with modernist structure, reflecting the institute’s mission of openness and adaptability.
UnderConsideration’s Brand New briefly notes The Clearing’s rebrand of the charity Working Animals International. The project introduces a new name, logo, and identity featuring blue and brown tones and a clever use of negative space. The article is part of the 'Noted' category, offering a concise overview rather than a full review.
Templo has created a new brand identity for climate non-profit Casi that draws inspiration from hobo hieroglyphics and handcrafted mark-making. The project embraces imperfection and human warmth through hand-animated cut-outs and a minimal typographic system. The result is a living, expressive identity that reframes sustainability with optimism and creativity.
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.
Steven Heller’s Daily Heller column spotlights Ghostly International’s 25th anniversary book, designed by James Goggin of Practise. The 488-page volume, published by Hat and Beard Press, chronicles the label’s visual and musical history through essays, interviews, and archival artwork. Goggin discusses his design process, balancing clean structure with the label’s eclectic visual identity.
