Epik Eats, a plant-based food brand, has undergone a bold rebrand by agency Pigeon. The redesign replaces the subdued aesthetics typical of the plant-based aisle with bright fuchsia and yellow packaging and a playful wordmark that turns the 'i' into an exclamation point. The new look aims to inject joy and confidence into the category.
Creative Boom announces the launch of Season 9 of its podcast, celebrating one million downloads since its 2020 debut. The new season features leading creative figures such as Michael Johnson, Emma Barratt, and Kiser Barnes, alongside sponsorship from the School of Communication Arts. The article highlights the podcast’s evolution, new guests, and the refreshed bonus segment 'The Spark'.
The article is part of The Brand Identity’s 'The Edit' series, highlighting five recent design projects from around the world. Featured works include PORTO ROCHA’s rebrand for Brazilian sports brand Olympikus, DutchScot’s publication for Centre Point, Kira Koroknai’s wine label for Glug Wine Club, Studio Brutus’ identity for DAYWATCH, and a cultural branding project by Susanna Foppoli and Carolina Magro for Royal District. Each project showcases distinctive visual strategies, from modular systems to hand-drawn illustrations.
BP&O’s Studio Showcase highlights the London-based design consultancy Commission, led by creative directors David McFarline and Christopher Moorby. The article surveys their work across branding, packaging, and editorial design for clients in fashion, art, and commerce, emphasizing their material sophistication and graphic restraint. Projects for Rimowa, Franklin Till, and others demonstrate a balance of craft, utility, and tactile innovation.
BP&O features Commission Studio’s packaging design for Old Spike Coffee, a London-based social enterprise and roastery. The design balances artisanal authenticity with luxury cues through the use of block foil, embossing, and high-quality materials. Richard Baird praises the project as an example of material thinking, where concept and substrate are closely aligned.
