V&a Design Cases
Designers behind the work
Designers and creative leads credited on V&a projects in press coverage.
Designers and creative leads credited on V&a projects in press coverage.
At the September 2025 Nicer Tuesdays event in London, Robin Howie of Fieldwork Facility discussed the studio’s design work for the V&A East Storehouse. The project focuses on creating an immersive museum environment that embodies radical access, sustainability, and thoughtful design through bespoke typefaces and intuitive interfaces.
The article, written in partnership with Frontify, explores how legacy and modern brands maintain cultural relevance through consistent branding. Featuring examples from Burberry, the V&A, John Lewis, Specsavers, and Hinge, it argues that consistency fosters trust and innovation rather than creative stagnation. The piece highlights how these brands balance heritage with reinvention to stay resonant in a fast-changing media landscape.
It’s Nice That announces the September 2025 edition of its Nicer Tuesdays event in London, featuring talks by Anthony Burrill, An Chen, and Robin Howie of Fieldwork Facility. The evening will explore topics from timeless typography to place-based design and creative balance, with music and refreshments provided by sponsors. The event will take place at EartH Hackney on 2 September 2025.
The article profiles Spreeeng, a transnational graphic design cooperative operating across New York, Paris, London, and Stuttgart. It explores their horizontal, non-hierarchical model and collaborative approach to editorial, exhibition, and identity design for cultural clients like the V&A and The Design Museum. The piece highlights their emphasis on shared authorship, pedagogical projects, and self-publishing initiatives such as Dispatches.
Creative Boom’s feature explores how Fieldwork Facility designed the wayfinding and interpretation system for the V&A East Storehouse in London. The Hackney-based studio reimagined the museum experience as an 'operating system for culture,' emphasizing accessibility, modularity, and sustainability. The project integrates custom typography, recycled materials, and interactive visitor touchpoints to create a flexible, inclusive environment.
Creative Boom's article by Tom May highlights a curated selection of independent illustrators and studios selling prints online for summer 2025. It encourages readers to support artists directly, showcasing diverse styles from risograph collectives to digital-analogue illustrators. The feature celebrates craftsmanship, sustainability, and the personal touch of independent creators.
Creative Boom’s 2025 roundup highlights 25 studios shaping the global design landscape. From Porto Rocha’s socially conscious branding to DixonBaxi’s strategic systems and Hey Studio’s joyful minimalism, the list celebrates studios that combine creativity with purpose. The article underscores a shift toward collaboration, diversity, and design leadership across continents.
The V&A has launched a new employer brand identity designed by Wonderhood Design to attract diverse talent and modernise its image. The identity features a flowing ribbon motif symbolising unity and includes a custom animation generator for staff use. Photography by Jessica Eliza Ross highlights the museum’s people and culture, reinforcing inclusivity and collaboration.
