- Mythology Creates Identity for Global Wine Membership Program The Vines
It's Nice That · Aug 7, 2026
It’s Nice That announces tickets for the 1 September 2026 edition of Nicer Tuesdays London at EartH Hackney. The event will feature talks from Foam Magazine, illustrator Joanna Blémont, Studio Kiln, and Mother Design, alongside an Affinity and Cavalry by Canva activation and sponsor refreshments.
- Studio Kiln Simplifies ITV's Identity for Clarity
The Brand Identity · Sep 30, 2025
Studio Kiln collaborated with ITV Creative to overhaul ITV’s fragmented brand identity, introducing a unified system centred around a concept called ‘the apex.’ The new identity simplifies the broadcaster’s visual language, reducing typefaces to ITV Sans and adopting spark yellow as the hero colour. The motion-first system ensures consistency across digital and broadcast platforms while reinforcing ITV’s position at the centre of British entertainment.
- ITV Reveals New Brand Identity with Studio Kiln
Creative Boom · Sep 16, 2025
ITV has introduced an evolved brand identity created with Studio Kiln, simplifying its design system and elevating Spark Yellow as the lead colour. The new visual device, called 'the apex', connects the ITV logo with content across all platforms, creating a cohesive and dynamic masterbrand. The refresh reflects ITV's shift toward clarity, consistency, and confidence in a crowded entertainment landscape.
- Studio Kiln Revitalizes Vinted Brand with Community-Focused Identity
Creative Boom · Aug 12, 2025
Studio Kiln has refreshed Vinted’s brand identity, evolving its visual system while retaining the beloved handwritten logo. The update refines the Calypso green palette, introduces a custom VC Honey typeface, and adds motion and tactile photography to reflect Vinted’s community-driven, sustainable ethos. The result is a flexible, global toolkit that balances clarity and character for the second-hand fashion platform.
- Studio Kiln Creates Cornwall's New Creative Hub
Creative Boom · Feb 25, 2025
Creative Boom profiles Studio Kiln, a Cornwall-based design studio founded by Nathan Smith and Charlie Hocking in 2022. The article explores how the duo built a thriving creative practice outside London, emphasizing community, collaboration, and a multidisciplinary approach across branding, motion, and digital design. Their identity project for the Royal Television Society x Channel 4 marked a defining moment for the studio’s growth and philosophy of 'Lifeful Design'.
- Sun, sea, and studio milestones: Studio Kiln on navigating their first year as a creative business
The Brand Identity · Jul 7, 2023 · Interview
The Brand Identity interviews Studio Kiln founders Charlie Hocking and Nathan Smith about their first year running a creative studio in Cornwall. They discuss the challenges of establishing a design business outside London, the launch of their new website, and their ambitions for future growth and collaboration. The conversation highlights their focus on balancing brand, motion, and digital work while maintaining a strong connection to their coastal environment.
- Studio Kiln crafts playful, mature identity for storytelling platform Alexander
The Brand Identity · Dec 14, 2022
Studio Kiln developed a playful yet mature brand identity for storytelling app Alexander, blending editorial typography with a warm, character-driven visual system. The identity features a personified 'A' named Alex, created in collaboration with illustrators Amelia Leuzzi and Bonnie Eichelberger, and uses Bianco Serif and Grotesque No.9 typefaces to balance heritage and modernity.
- Studio Kiln have launched a Kickstarter campaign for their beautifully animated film, Waterbeing
The Brand Identity · Sep 20, 2022
Studio Kiln launched a Kickstarter campaign for their first animated short film, 'Waterbeing,' an eight-minute story exploring self-acceptance through swimming. The Penryn-based studio collaborated with illustrator Glenn Young, producer Harvey Hayman, and animator Miguel Rodrigues to create a minimalist, high-contrast visual style. The project reflects founder Charlie Hocking’s personal journey toward slowing down and finding balance in creativity.
- Studio Kiln’s vertical identity for Off The Wall champions the dance studio’s bravery and elegance
The Brand Identity · Jun 27, 2022
Studio Kiln created a bold and vertical brand identity for Off The Wall Aerial, a UK-based dance company known for aerial performances. The design uses stacked typography, variable typefaces GT Ultra and Pitch, and a vibrant color palette to reflect the studio’s bravery and elegance. The identity system emphasizes verticality and movement, mirroring the company’s aerial artistry.