Tac Design Cases
Designers behind the work
Designers and creative leads credited on Tac projects in press coverage.
Designers and creative leads credited on Tac projects in press coverage.
Creative Boom interviews Explorers Club founders Ayo Fagbemi and Aaron Skipper about their rapid growth, philosophy of brave and playful design, and projects for major brands like Atlantic Records, Coca-Cola, and Instacart. The duo discuss how strategy and design intertwine to create culture-shaping work, emphasizing community, clarity, and collaboration. The article explores their process, from generative identities to tactile book design and live event branding.
The article profiles Melbourne-based studio Weekdays, led by founder Todd Vanneste, which creates vibrant, typographically rich brand identities for food, drink, and hospitality clients. Through projects like Sorry Nonna, Tozzo, and Love Shack Brewing Co, the studio demonstrates a balance of clarity, storytelling, and spatial awareness in packaging and identity design.
The article profiles Nat Pyper’s publication 'A Queer Year of Love Letters', a collection of typefaces that explore queer histories through typography. Combining archival research and speculative fiction, Pyper’s work reimagines queer cultural narratives across decades and geographies. Published by Inventory Press and Library Stack, the project celebrates resistance, love, and creative continuity in queer design.
Creative Boom launches its first 'Booms & Shakes' monthly roundup, highlighting new hires, client wins, leadership changes, and studio launches across the creative industry. Agencies like ARK, VCCP, Genoa Black, and The Midnight Club feature prominently, alongside new ventures such as Strategy Department and GOOD Studio. The article also notes D&AD CEO Dara Lynch’s departure and regional creative initiatives in Manchester.
The article profiles visual artist and animator Tala Rae Schlossberg, exploring her analogue, mixed-media approach to animation and storytelling. It traces her journey from studying maths at Quest University to co-founding the studio Two Toes and later working independently on projects for major clients. Schlossberg’s work blends painting, collage, and stop motion to create tactile, emotive animations that celebrate imperfection and everyday beauty.
Creative Boom profiles Practice, a film and animation studio based in Denver and Los Angeles, known for its tactile, craft-driven approach that blends puppetry, stop-motion, and digital tools. Founded by Mike Slane and Adrian Bishop, the studio’s work spans from Sesame Street to fintech campaigns, balancing playfulness with purpose. The article explores their creative philosophy, collaborative structure, and evolving use of technology like AI.
The article by Tom May explores how creatives are increasingly turning to Substack as a platform to publish newsletters, connect directly with audiences, and monetise niche content. It outlines the benefits of creative freedom, ownership, and direct engagement, while offering practical steps for building and sustaining a successful Substack presence.
