Studio.Build is a London-based creative agency founded by Michael C Place, renowned for its bold, concept-driven design across brand identity, print, digital, and motion. The studio collaborates with global clients including Nike, Virgin, and Design Museum, blending strategic thinking with distinctive visual storytelling. Known for its meticulous craft and contemporary aesthetic, Studio.Build has earned recognition from D&AD and Creative Review for its innovative work. With a multidisciplinary approach, the team consistently delivers design solutions that connect brands with audiences through clarity, creativity, and cultural relevance.
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BP&O features Build’s brand identity and packaging design for Tulura, an independent botanical skincare brand founded by Eileen Feighny. The design balances clinical precision with handcrafted warmth through minimalist typography, blind embossing, and contrasting materials. The result positions Tulura as a small but confident luxury brand with a clear, honest aesthetic.
The Brand Identity interviews Michael C Place of Build, discussing the studio’s move from London to Leeds and their approach to branding projects for clients like Plæy, Nike, and Gavin Coyle. Place explains Build’s design philosophy, emphasizing modularity, simplicity, and collaboration. The conversation also touches on their process, use of color and typography, and the importance of social media for studios.
The Brand Identity interviews Zebra, an independent design consultancy based in Singapore and Perth, co-founded by Martin Maher and Michelle. The discussion covers their origins, approach to small-scale collaboration, notable branding projects for clients like Affinity, 100 Pasir Panjang, and American Express, and their evolving interest in digital design. Maher reflects on their design philosophy, type choices, and the benefits of staying small and hands-on.