Founder · Creative Director
We discovered that Union is not just about sourcing and small-batch roasting the highest quality coffee.
Personally it should be something that’s simple, memorable and gives some clue as to what it represents.
Creative Boom interviews Studio Output’s managing director Gemma Ballinger and creative director Johanna Drewe about leading the London-based agency through the pandemic, adopting flexible working, and pursuing purpose-led design. The studio reflects on its evolution, recent rebrands for Mixcloud, CALM, and Tutorful, and ambitions to move toward a four-day work week. The discussion highlights how Output’s mission and client focus have become more ethically and socially driven.
The Brand Identity interviews Dan Moore, Group Creative Director at Studio Output, about the studio’s approach to branding and its recent rebrand for Union Hand-Roasted Coffee. Moore discusses the design process, from simplifying the logo to refining packaging with copper foil and kraft materials, and shares insights into the studio’s collaborative environment and philosophy. The conversation also touches on Output’s work for Glug and other major clients like BBC and Penguin.