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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.
The Brand Identity interviews Zak Kyes, founder of London-based Zak Group, about the studio’s evolution, its collaborations with brands like Prada, and its belief in the cultural relevance of graphic design. Kyes discusses the studio’s initiatives such as the FUTURE FWD scholarship and Culture Is Not Cancelled, emphasizing collaboration, inclusivity, and design’s role in shaping culture.