- Submit to DEMO Fest 2027 for Global Motion Design Screening
It's Nice That · May 18, 2026
The article announces the open call for DEMO Festival 2027, a global motion design event founded by Studio Dumbar/DEPT® and Global. The festival transforms public advertising screens into a 24-hour showcase of experimental motion design across cities worldwide. It highlights the event’s collaborative spirit, open submission process, and its mission to celebrate creativity in public spaces.
- 15 studios creatives are excited about right now (beyond the obvious)
Creative Boom · May 5, 2026
Creative Boom’s 2026 roundup highlights 15 design studios that the creative community most admires, based on its annual State of Creativity survey. The article features a mix of established and emerging studios such as OK-RM, Zak Group, Porto Rocha, Hey Studio, and Accept & Proceed, showcasing their distinctive approaches and recent projects across branding, culture, and design innovation.
- Doubt is normal, detours are expected: Unlearned shares the personal career reflections of top creatives
It's Nice That · Apr 15, 2026
Readymag’s new digital editorial project, Unlearned, gathers 13 essays from leading creatives reflecting on what they had to unlearn after design school. Featuring voices like Liza Enebeis, Harriet Richardson, and Freddie Öst, the publication explores the uncertainties and growth that shape creative careers. The project aims to support young designers navigating post-graduation life through candid storytelling and shared experience.
- "All Flows 2025 Elevates Creative Scene in Milton Keynes"
Creative Boom · Jun 9, 2025
Creative Boom’s article covers the 2025 edition of All Flows Festival in Milton Keynes, highlighting its intimate yet high-calibre programme of talks and workshops. Featuring leading designers, artists and studios, the event celebrated experimentation, materiality and connection within the creative community. The piece underscores All Flows’ growing reputation as a boutique alternative to larger design festivals.
- "Dumbar/DEPT® and Jacob Wise Revamp Feyenoord's Brand Identity"
It's Nice That · May 1, 2025
Studio Dumbar/DEPT® has rebranded Rotterdam football club Feyenoord with a bold new identity centered on a custom version of Jacob Wise’s Skrappa typeface. The design reflects the club’s fighting spirit and the city’s no-nonsense character, uniting the team under a cohesive visual system. The project balances tradition and innovation through research-driven experimentation and typographic customization.
- DEMO Festival 2025 Showcases Global Motion Design Evolution with 350 Designers
It's Nice That · Apr 15, 2025
The article highlights DEMO Festival 2025, a global motion design event founded by Studio Dumbar/DEPT®, showcasing the work of over 350 designers across 15 cities. The festival transforms public screens into a 24-hour exhibition of experimental motion design, emphasizing community, creativity, and non-commercial exploration. Creative director Liza Enebeis reflects on the festival’s growth and its role in uniting the international motion design community.
- "All Flows Festival Hits Milton Keynes with Top Creative Talents"
Creative Boom · Mar 4, 2025
Creative Boom announces the return of All Flows Festival 2025, a boutique creative industries event in Milton Keynes celebrating design, typography, illustration, and innovation. The lineup includes leading figures such as David Pearson, Astrid Stavro, Yuri Suzuki, Seetal Solanki, Liza Enebeis, Tiziana Alocci, and MURUGIAH. The festival emphasizes community, collaboration, and cross-disciplinary inspiration across talks, workshops, and exhibitions.
- Designers Lead Next Wave in Motion Design Evolution
It's Nice That · Jan 15, 2025
The article explores how motion design has become central to brand identity, as brands adapt to a world of constant digital movement. Featuring insights from Rose Pilkington and Liza Enebeis of Studio Dumbar/DEPT®, it discusses how motion systems, guidelines, and scalable design frameworks are redefining branding. The piece highlights the growing need for flexible yet consistent motion identities across platforms.
- Studio Dumbar/DEPT® Builds DEMO, Largest Design Festival
It's Nice That · Jan 9, 2025
The article covers a Nicer Tuesdays talk by Studio Dumbar/DEPT® creative director Liza Enebeis, who discussed the creation and evolution of DEMO, the world’s largest design and motion festival. She shared how the team’s obsessive attention to detail and passion for motion design have shaped the event’s identity and impact on public spaces.
- "Last Nicer Tuesdays 2024: Get Tickets for Creative Talks & Art Market"
It's Nice That · Nov 19, 2024
It’s Nice That announces the final Nicer Tuesdays event of 2024, featuring talks by artist Jeremy Deller, Studio Dumbar/DEPT®’s creative director Liza Enebeis, and photographer Adam Rouhana. The event will take place at EartH in Hackney, London, and includes an art market hosted by Intoart. The lineup explores themes of motion design, activism, and socially engaged art.
- Presented by Brandpad: how to create a compelling case study, with Studio Dumbar and Studio Nari
The Brand Identity · Jun 7, 2023 · Interview
The article, part of The Brand Identity’s 'The Finishing Line' series presented by Brandpad, features Studio Dumbar/DEPT® and Studio Nari discussing how to craft compelling design case studies. Through interviews with Caterina Bianchini, Liza Enebeis, and Christopher Noort, it explores storytelling, documentation, and the evolving role of case studies in showcasing creative process and studio identity. The discussion emphasizes narrative, curation, and consistency as key to effective presentation.
- North Sea Jazz Festival by Studio Dumbar/DEPT
BP&O · Nov 1, 2022
BP&O’s Richard Baird reviews Studio Dumbar/DEPT’s rebrand for the NN North Sea Jazz Festival, highlighting its dynamic, motion-driven identity that captures the rhythm and energy of live performance. The project uses custom-coded typography and spatial motion to create a fluid, wave-like system that reflects both sound and the festival’s coastal setting. Baird compares it to Collins’ San Francisco Symphony work, noting its structured yet expressive approach to motion branding.
- The Designers: Studio Dumbar’s Stan Haanappel on learning motion and why good design takes time
The Brand Identity · Jan 22, 2021 · Interview
The Brand Identity interviews Studio Dumbar designer Stan Haanappel about his path into design, his focus on motion, and the importance of time in creating strong work. He discusses the studio’s evolution toward digital and motion-based branding and reflects on the Amsterdam Sinfonietta identity as a major challenge. Haanappel emphasizes collaboration, experimentation, and patience as key to good design.
- WORKING FROM HOME with Rotterdam-based Studio Dumbar
The Brand Identity · May 28, 2020 · Interview
The Brand Identity’s 'Working From Home' interview series concludes with a conversation featuring members of Rotterdam-based Studio Dumbar. Designers Merijn van Velsen, Christopher Noort, Stan Haanappel, and creative director Liza Enebeis share how they adapted their routines, workspaces, and motivation during the COVID-19 lockdown. The piece offers personal insights into maintaining creativity and structure while working remotely.
- Daan Rietbergen on personal projects, going freelance and what he learned at Studio Dumbar
The Brand Identity · Nov 27, 2019 · Interview
The Brand Identity interviews Dutch designer Daan Rietbergen about his transition from Studio Dumbar to launching his own independent practice in Utrecht. He discusses his personal typographic projects Nespor and Vimeto, his first freelance identity for De Utrechtse Boekenbar, and his evolving approach to geometry and structure in design. The conversation highlights his balance between commercial work and personal experimentation.
