Standard Projects created a cinematic and technically precise brand identity for London-based post-production studio Microdot. The identity draws from film production tools and visual language, balancing artistic experimentation with disciplined execution. Using a monochrome palette and Akzidenz Grotesk, the system captures Microdot’s ethos of making the invisible visible through subtle, immersive design.
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It’s Nice That announces the November 2025 edition of its Nicer Tuesdays event in London, featuring talks from Porto Rocha, Jennie Baptiste, Boomranng Studio, and Alice Isaac. The lineup spans design, photography, and collage, with discussions on identity, culture, and creative process. The event will be held at EartH Hackney with music by Epidemic Sound and sponsorship from El Rayo and Lovecorn.
The interview with London-based designer Callin Mackintosh explores his journey from working in established studios to launching his independent practice focused on editorial design. He discusses his inspirations from 90s culture, his process for creating book designs, and the challenges and rewards of working solo. Mackintosh reflects on key projects like the Street Fighter II oral history book and his experiences at studios such as Bibliothèque.
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The Brand Identity’s interview with New York-based creative director Natalee Ranii-Dropcho explores her freelance journey, multidisciplinary approach to brand storytelling, and her role at PORTO ROCHA. She discusses balancing strategy and copywriting, building the Kin Euphorics brand, and co-developing the Design Threads report. The conversation highlights her philosophy of curiosity, autonomy, and embracing plurality in creative work.
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