Universal Music Design Cases
3 cases across 3 studios
Designers behind the work
Designers and creative leads credited on Universal Music projects in press coverage.
News & interviews
- Explorers Club on scaling with intention and designing for the brave
Creative Boom · Dec 18, 2025 · Interview
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.
- Nature finds its rhythm in Orfeo Tagiuri’s animated music videos for Brian Eno and Beatie Wolfe
It's Nice That · Nov 11, 2025
London-based artist Orfeo Tagiuri created two animated music videos for Brian Eno and Beatie Wolfe’s collaborative albums, titled 'Procession' and 'Suddenly'. The works explore themes of interconnectivity and transformation, drawing inspiration from the Eames’ 'Powers of Ten' and William Blake’s prints. Created entirely in Procreate Dreams, the animations merge natural and human imagery in a fluid, improvisational style.
Brian Eno & Beatie WolfeUniversal Musicmotion - "DTAN Studio Revives Print's Unpredictability Against Digital Norms"
It's Nice That · Jul 23, 2025
The article profiles Berlin-based DTAN Studio, a multidisciplinary team known for merging analogue printmaking with motion design. Through Risograph animation and hand-cut techniques, the studio creates tactile, unpredictable visuals for clients in music, fashion, and culture. Co-founders Julia Schimautz and Bianca Brandner emphasize the human touch and experimental spirit that define their work.
DTAN StudioLucy Kruger & The Lost BoysPulpmotion|print|animation - "Top Networking Strategies for Creatives in 2025"
Creative Boom · Dec 9, 2024
Creative Boom’s article by Tom May explores why networking should be a top priority for creatives in 2025. Drawing on advice from illustrators, designers, and other professionals, it emphasizes authentic relationship-building over transactional interactions. The piece offers practical tips for introverts, follow-up strategies, and examples of how networking can lead to unexpected opportunities.
Common ExceptionSupereight StudioUniversal Musicother - SCCO Studio’s Jarmaine Stojanovic on his unconventional journey into the graphic design industry
The Brand Identity · Mar 15, 2022 · Interview
The Brand Identity interviews Sydney-based designer Jarmaine Stojanovic about his unconventional path into the design industry and the evolution of his practice, SCCO Studio. Stojanovic discusses the studio’s rebrand, the creation of a custom typeface called AusMod, and his philosophy on independence and creative process. The conversation highlights his journey from self-taught beginnings to leading a respected small studio in Australia’s design scene.
SCCO StudioSomething Creative Co.Universal MusicThe Old Clare Hotelbranding - Design By Duncan on dropping out, challenging himself and being around the right people
The Brand Identity · Oct 30, 2020 · Interview
The Brand Identity interviews Portland-based designer Duncan Brazzil, known as Design By Duncan, about his journey from the UK to the US, his focus on kinetic motion design, and his experiences freelancing for major clients like FENTY and Nike. He discusses his self-taught approach, love for black-and-white aesthetics, and ambitions to expand into 3D and more meaningful projects. The conversation highlights his creative philosophy, process, and reflections on growth and community in design.