Ondo Design Cases
Designers behind the work
Designers and creative leads credited on Ondo projects in press coverage.
Designers and creative leads credited on Ondo projects in press coverage.
Creative Boom’s 2026 roundup highlights 15 design studios that the creative community most admires, based on its annual State of Creativity survey. The article features a mix of established and emerging studios such as OK-RM, Zak Group, Porto Rocha, Hey Studio, and Accept & Proceed, showcasing their distinctive approaches and recent projects across branding, culture, and design innovation.
The article spotlights the new Four Corners publication 'London’s Ours!', which revisits the radical visual culture of the Greater London Council during the early 1980s. Designed by Claire Mason and written by Hazel Atashroo, the book explores how the GLC used posters, billboards, and community art to challenge Thatcher-era politics and promote progressive causes. The feature delves into the design choices, historical context, and enduring influence of this politically charged visual legacy.
The article profiles Brussels-based design duo Bravas Graphix, composed of Paul Peyrolle and Jules Rousselet, known for their punk-inspired, collage-heavy posters and zines. Their work merges academic composition with spontaneous, bootleg aesthetics, using analogue techniques like cutting, scanning, and acetone transfers to resist digital uniformity. The duo’s vibrant, rebellious style celebrates remix culture and anti-corporate visual expression.
Creative Boom’s 2026 roundup highlights 15 mural illustrators from around the world who are redefining public art through colour, scale, and community engagement. The feature showcases artists such as Judith Mayer, Freddie Denton, and Elin Matilda Andersson, exploring how murals can transform spaces and connect people. The article celebrates creativity, activism, and the growing opportunities for illustrators to work at large scale.
Creative Boom’s article by Tom May explores how Thirst designed the award-winning East London Whisky label for East London Liquor Company by walking the streets of East London instead of relying on digital moodboards. The project emphasizes authenticity, tactile craft, and a sense of place, using layered print techniques and a bold palette to redefine what 'premium' means in whisky packaging. The piece highlights the value of analogue research and observation in an increasingly AI-driven design landscape.
The article profiles illustrator Lily Kong and her self-initiated series 'Sweet Escape', a collection of colour-rich landscapes exploring the balance between flatness and texture. Created through analogue techniques like block printing and watercolour, the project culminated in an artist book produced during her residency at the London Centre for Book Arts. The work marks a return to intuitive, process-driven illustration for Kong, reconnecting her with nature and personal expression.
Matt Herbert of Tracksuit explores whether brand collaborations have reached a saturation point, using examples from Barbie and Wuthering Heights to illustrate how partnerships can either build long-term brand equity or simply generate short-term buzz. The article argues that effective collaborations should focus on resonance, clarity, and strategic alignment rather than opportunistic hype.
