Designers and creative leads credited on Uni projects in press coverage.
UnderConsideration’s Brand New reviewed the new logo system and identity for Durham University St John’s College, designed by Kit Studio. The project modernizes the college’s traditional crest and monogram with flared serif and sans serif typography, maintaining heritage while introducing a refined visual system.
The article explores the booming market for gummy supplements, which has grown into a $10 billion segment driven by adult consumers who prefer candy-like wellness products. It highlights how brands like Grüns have capitalized on this trend, with Unilever acquiring the company for $1.2 billion. The piece discusses how the appeal of taste and ease of use has transformed supplement consumption habits.
UnderConsideration’s Brand New briefly announced a new logo and identity for Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden. The post, categorized under 'Spotted', notes the rebrand’s use of purple and angular design elements but does not include detailed commentary or visuals. It serves as a short notice of the university’s updated branding.
Creative Boom reveals the top 20 graphic designers of 2026, as voted by thousands of creatives in its annual State of Creativity survey. The list highlights influential figures such as Paula Scher, Jessica Walsh, Simon Dixon, and Verónica Fuerte, showcasing a mix of established icons and emerging voices shaping the global design landscape. The article celebrates diversity in practice, from branding and typography to motion and illustration.
BOND created a dynamic, participatory brand identity for the LAB Institute of Design and Fine Arts in Lahti, Finland. The rebrand centers on the idea of continuous transformation, featuring a living logo, custom typeface, and digital tools that allow students to reshape the identity themselves. The system balances flexibility with structure, using a restrained color palette and student-generated photography to express authenticity and creativity.
Creative Boom reports on Handsome Frank’s launch of Handsome Provisions, a new curated print shop offering archival-quality giclée prints by its roster of world-class illustrators. The article highlights five featured prints and artists, showcasing their distinctive styles and backgrounds. The initiative reflects the agency’s expansion into direct-to-consumer art retail while celebrating contemporary illustration talent.
BP&O features Bond’s bold new identity for LAB Institute of Design and Fine Arts in Finland. The rebrand introduces a dynamic, shape-shifting wordmark and custom typeface that embody the school’s philosophy of reform and transformation. The identity invites student participation through a digital tool that allows them to reshape the brand’s letterforms, supported by a minimal color palette and strong motion design.
PRINT Magazine reports on the USPS’s release of a new series of Lowrider Stamps celebrating Chicano car culture. Designed by USPS art director Antonio Alcalá, the stamps feature photography by Philip Gordon and Humberto “Beto” Mendoza, with pinstriping by Danny Alvarado. The project honors the craftsmanship and cultural pride of lowrider communities across the American Southwest.