Creative Boom reports on the long-awaited opening of the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration in Clerkenwell, London. The £12.5 million project, 25 years in the making, establishes the world’s largest public space dedicated to illustration, with exhibitions by Quentin Blake, Paul Gravett, and MURUGIAH. The centre also debuts a new visual identity featuring bird mascots and a Caslon Doric logotype, celebrating illustration’s cultural significance.
Creative Boom reports on Without’s new brand identity for Breadstall, a London-based pizza brand evolving from a popular food van into a high-street restaurant. The identity draws inspiration from bakeries and flour mills, positioning Breadstall as a 'pizza bakery' rather than a typical pizza joint. The rebrand includes a bold 'biga' logo, Caslon Doric typography, and simple shape illustrations reflecting the product’s form and serving style.
Studio Oker designed a fluid, nature-inspired brand identity for Canoe, a new Norwegian design studio. Drawing from the symbolism of exploration and water, the identity features a custom wordmark, deep blue and white palette, and minimalist illustrations by Waldemar Stepien. The result captures Canoe’s spirit of adaptability and creative discovery.