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Cases set in Brown, as credited by the studios in their own writeups.
BP&O · Mar 16, 2017
BP&O features BVD’s brand identity for Blå Bär, a Scandinavian lifestyle store in Osaka. The identity uses vivid blue, geometric typography, and playful animation inspired by Swedish diacritics to express both Scandinavian simplicity and Japanese kawaii charm. The design extends across packaging and interiors, balancing minimalism with personality.
BP&O · Jan 26, 2017
BP&O’s article by Richard Baird reviews Blok’s new brand identity for Canadian architecture firm Superkül. The identity, following a prior book collaboration, reflects the firm’s understated yet bold architectural philosophy through minimal design, material richness, and a focus on light, shadow, and process. The project includes print and digital applications, using refined materials and typographic restraint to express architectural values.
The Brand Identity · May 20, 2016 · Interview
The Brand Identity interviews Spanish designer Xavi Martínez about his approach to branding and editorial design. He discusses his experiences at studios like Bunch, ruiz+company, and Artofmany, and details his conceptual process behind projects such as Insite Food and El Imparcial. Martínez emphasizes research, collaboration, and conceptual clarity as key to his creative process.
The Brand Identity · Sep 1, 2015 · Interview
The Brand Identity interviews Paris-based designer Sam Flaherty about his creative journey, process, and minimalist aesthetic. He discusses his international experiences, collaboration with MultiAdaptor on a Google project, and his branding work for jewellery designer Iona Brown. The conversation highlights his focus on simplicity, research, and the role of photography in design.
