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- "Only Rebrands Philosophy for Broad Appeal, Balancing Smarts and Accessibility"
The Brand Identity · Aug 7, 2025
Manchester-based studio Only rebranded the Royal Institute of Philosophy with a concept centred on 'Question Everything.' The new identity balances academic credibility with accessibility, featuring a circular marque of interlocking question marks and a refined typographic pairing of F37 Caslon and F37 Blanka. Illustrations by Beth Walrond and flexible design elements help the Institute engage both scholarly and public audiences.
OnlyF37 FoundryThe Royal Institute of Philosophybranding - Hayley Wall: Mastering Complex Ideas Through Illustration
It's Nice That · Jul 29, 2025
The article profiles illustrator Hayley Wall, exploring their decade-long career creating work centered on queerness, disability, gender, and mental health. It highlights their editorial commissions for outlets like The New York Times, LA Times, and Sick Magazine, and delves into their process of translating emotion and identity into richly textured, symbolic illustrations. Written by Sudi Jama, the piece emphasizes Hayley’s belief in hope, community, and storytelling through visual art.
Sick MagazineLA Timeseditorial - Jasmine Dowling Crafts Tactile Digital Worlds for Beauty Brands
It's Nice That · Mar 10, 2025
The article profiles Australian artist Jasmine Dowling, whose tactile animations and collages for brands like Aesop, Longchamp, and Armani Beauty blend photography, paper craft, and motion. Her handmade, nostalgic approach stands out in an era of AI-generated visuals, emphasizing texture and physicality in digital media.
AesopLongchampmotion - "Monga Crafts Inflatable, Floating Logos for Sopro Art Festival"
It's Nice That · Dec 3, 2024
Brazilian studio Monga has created a playful new identity for Sopro, a São Paulo arts festival celebrating inflatable art. The branding features balloon-like 3D typography and pop art-inspired visuals developed in collaboration with 3D designer Neurad. The project aims to capture the festival’s accessible, lighthearted spirit while transforming public spaces into open-air galleries.
MongaNeuradSoprobranding - Joanna Blémont: Elevating Creativity Through Quiet Reflection
Creative Boom · Nov 19, 2024
Creative Boom profiles Belgian illustrator Joanna Blémont, whose 'silent watercolours' explore quiet spaces and emotional stillness. Now based in Edinburgh, she discusses her contemplative process, recent commissions for The New Yorker and others, and her upcoming riso-printed zine 'Comatose' funded by Creative Scotland. The article highlights her focus on slowing down creativity and embracing analog techniques.
- South Carolina Studio Outline Transforms Brands with Authentic Identity Design
Creative Boom · Nov 11, 2024
Creative Boom profiles Outline, a Charleston-based brand studio co-founded by Ky Allport, known for its authentic and foundational approach to branding. The article explores the studio’s philosophy of 'bringing the inside out' and highlights recent projects for The Dabney, Subset, and Soprana. It also delves into their collaborative process, stance on AI, and advice for emerging designers.
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