Ton Design Cases
Designers behind the work
Designers and creative leads credited on Ton projects in press coverage.
Designers and creative leads credited on Ton projects in press coverage.
BP&O’s article by Lisa Cain explores how herbal tea brands evolved from counterculture roots into mainstream success, focusing on Herman-Scheer’s 2026 brand refresh for Stash Tea. The redesign reintroduces bold color and typography, reconnecting the brand with its original energy while appealing to modern, health-conscious consumers.
Creative Boom profiles Montréal-based illustrator and muralist Anne-Julie Dudemaine, who transitioned from an advertising career to a vibrant multidisciplinary art practice after burnout. The article explores her evolution from black-and-white drawings to colourful murals, patterns, and ceramics, highlighting major projects like the Osheaga logo and a Canada Post stamp. Dudemaine shares insights on creative resilience, income diversification, and her ongoing inspiration from Montréal’s art scene.
Creative Boom profiles illustrator Gayle Kabaker, known for her New Yorker covers and painterly depictions of women, water, and rest. The article explores her inspirations from David Hockney, her evolving artistic process, and her teaching collaborations with Jennifer Orkin Lewis. It highlights her new 'bed series', her retreats, and her belief in persistence, spirituality, and giving back through art.
Creative Boom profiles New York-based Chinese illustrator Hannah Li, exploring her transition from editorial and publishing work to a more personal fine art practice. Her new series, 'The Way Back', captures quiet, light-filled moments that exist between movement and stillness. The article reflects on her artistic evolution, influences, and the emotional resonance of her observational approach.
Montreal-based studio Wedge rebranded New England English muffin company Stone&Skillet, centering the new identity around the skillet that inspired the brand’s name. The redesign introduces a bold color palette, a simplified skillet logo, and expressive photography by Paul Hempstead to strengthen shelf presence and unify the brand system. The result balances warmth, craft, and modernity while standing out in the bakery category.
Koto has rebranded the Norton Museum of Art in Florida, reviving an 80-year-old wordmark and seal to bridge the museum’s historical legacy with a contemporary identity. The new system draws from Florida’s landscape and the museum’s architecture, using Centra No. 2 type and a dynamic color palette to reflect the institution’s dual nature as both cultural landmark and community hub.
Design studio Wedge refreshed the Stone & Skillet brand to support its retail expansion. The new identity emphasizes the cast-iron skillet for distinctiveness and balances sophistication with approachability. The redesign aims to strengthen shelf presence and prepare the brand for future growth.
