CLUB
CLUB is a Los Angeles–based art and design studio founded by Noah Love and A.J. Mercer. The studio celebrates timeless design principles through contemporary expression, specializing in graphic identities and art direction. CLUB’s multidisciplinary practice spans branding, packaging, type design, and environmental graphics, with a focus on clarity and integrity across all mediums. Their client roster includes Soho House, Vans, and Amazon Studios, reflecting a commitment to crafting enduring visual narratives for leading brands and cultural institutions.
Los Angeles, United States
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Cases
- Bub And Grandma's
- Brand Identity For Bub And Grandma's Bakery And Cafe
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- Capri Club
- Brand Identity And Interior Direction For Capri Club Aperitivo Bar
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- Club Studio
- Project Index For Club Studio
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- Fossil & Fawn
- Packaging And Identity For Fossil & Fawn Wines
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- Helms Bakery
- Brand Identity For Helms Bakery Revival
- Packaging, Palette, Photography, Shield, Typography, Wayfinding
- Hotel Willa
- Brand Identity And Wayfinding For Hotel Willa
- Collateral, Hospitality, Iconography, Supergraphic, Typography, Wayfinding
News & interviews
- How The Phoney Club gave CÎME a visual language rooted in softness
The Brand Identity · Mar 31, 2026
The Phoney Club rebranded Belgian skincare brand CÎME with a visual identity inspired by the ‘soft gaze’ philosophy, reflecting Himalayan beauty and softness. The project refined the logo, introduced a blur-based packaging system, and used AI-generated imagery to express the brand’s origins and values. The rebrand balanced continuity with evolution, preserving CÎME’s signature illustrations while modernizing its visual and material language.
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Creative Boom · Dec 18, 2025 · Interview
Creative Boom interviews Explorers Club founders Ayo Fagbemi and Aaron Skipper about their rapid growth, philosophy of brave and playful design, and projects for major brands like Atlantic Records, Coca-Cola, and Instacart. The duo discuss how strategy and design intertwine to create culture-shaping work, emphasizing community, clarity, and collaboration. The article explores their process, from generative identities to tactile book design and live event branding.
- "Newspaper Club Introduces Midi Format for Easy Printing of Creative Works"
Creative Boom · Oct 22, 2025
Creative Boom reports that Newspaper Club has launched a new 'midi' format, bridging the gap between magazines and newspapers. The format offers an affordable, accessible way for creatives to print their work physically, with options for lighter or heavier FSC-certified paper stocks. It’s aimed at designers, photographers, students, and small brands seeking tangible ways to share their projects.
Newspaper Clubpublishing - "October's Top Industry News and Key Appointments Unveiled"
Creative Boom · Oct 14, 2025
Creative Boom’s October 2025 'Booms & Shakes' roundup highlights major agency appointments, client wins, and new studio launches across the global creative industry. M+C Saatchi, New Commercial Arts, and W+K Amsterdam secured major accounts, while leaders like Lisa Carrana and Marina Ammirato took new roles. The article also spotlights new ventures such as Playmaker Creative Club and Studio Deakin, reflecting a confident and expanding design sector.
M+C Saatchi Group UKNew Commercial ArtsDigital NativesDepartment for EducationFinancial Timesadvertising - "New Hires, Big Wins Mark Creative Industry's Latest Highlights"
Creative Boom · Sep 10, 2025
Creative Boom launches its first 'Booms & Shakes' monthly roundup, highlighting new hires, client wins, leadership changes, and studio launches across the creative industry. Agencies like ARK, VCCP, Genoa Black, and The Midnight Club feature prominently, alongside new ventures such as Strategy Department and GOOD Studio. The article also notes D&AD CEO Dara Lynch’s departure and regional creative initiatives in Manchester.
ARKVCCPGenoa BlackloveholidaysCo-op Funeralcarebranding - "Bakar Drops Joyful After-School Dance Music Video"
It's Nice That · Sep 1, 2025
The article spotlights Tom Emmerson’s direction of Bakar’s new music video 'Lonyo!', a joyful, human-centered film featuring schoolchildren dancing in a London playground. Emmerson collaborated with a choreography team and production company Business Club to create a warm, uplifting visual that celebrates community and youth. The piece highlights Emmerson’s signature kinetic style and his intent to counteract negativity in creative culture.
- Logo & Branding for Tsukiyo by The Colour Club
BP&O · Jun 26, 2025
BP&O features The Colour Club’s branding for Tsukiyo, a Japanese street food restaurant in Sydney inspired by Osaka’s Dotonbori district. The identity uses GT Maru Mono typography, bold gradients, and kinetic logo motion to evoke the energy and atmosphere of Japanese nightlife. The project balances cultural references with restraint, creating a poetic and modern brand system across packaging, signage, and digital applications.
- "We Three Club's 15-Year Gig Poster Journey in New Book"
Creative Boom · Jun 18, 2025
Creative Boom profiles We Three Club’s new book '2 or 3 Colours', a retrospective celebrating 15 years of the Cambridgeshire studio’s screen-printed gig posters. Founders Christopher and Alex White reflect on their DIY beginnings, collaborations with major bands, and the tactile artistry of limited-colour printing. The book marks both a milestone and a new chapter for the studio.
We Three ClubMetallicaArctic Monkeyseditorial - "The Studio: 2025's Top Networking and Learning Hub for Creatives"
Creative Boom · Jun 16, 2025
Creative Boom has launched The Studio, a private online community for creative professionals that has quickly grown into a global hub for learning and networking. The platform offers curated events, workshops, and discussions led by industry leaders, providing freelancers and creatives with meaningful connections and practical insights. The article highlights its rapid growth, notable speakers, and upcoming sessions throughout 2025.
- Newspaper Club Launches Debut Publication with Bold Campaign
Creative Boom · Jun 12, 2025
Newspaper Club has launched its first self-published newspaper, The Printing Press, celebrating the creative potential of print. Designed in collaboration with D8 Studio, the project is supported by a national billboard campaign with Build Hollywood and a London kiosk takeover with News & Coffee. The initiative highlights a renewed interest in print as a storytelling and branding medium.
Newspaper ClubD8 StudioBuild HollywoodNews & Coffeebranding - "Queer Design Club Unveils Bold Identity Celebrating Queer Voices in Design"
The Brand Identity · Jun 5, 2025
The Brand Identity features Queer Design Club’s refreshed visual identity, which celebrates queer history and community while evolving the organisation’s tone and presence. Co-founders Rebecca Brooker and John Voss collaborated with queer designers Molly O’Neill and Ritesh Gupta, drawing inspiration from archival materials curated by Elizabeth Goodspeed. The new identity embraces Pride-inspired colors, the Martin typeface by Tré Seals, and a playful yet mature aesthetic that reflects the club’s mission for visibility and systemic change.
Queer Design ClubVocal TypeQueer Design Clubbranding - "Order's Sita Typeface Merges British Heritage with Global Appeal"
The Brand Identity · May 22, 2025
The Brand Identity features Order Type Foundry’s new Sita superfamily, designed by Edouard Berard. Drawing from British typographic heritage, Sita merges a Scotch Roman-inspired serif with a British grotesque-influenced sans, forming a cohesive yet flexible system. The project balances historical homage with modern refinement, resulting in a versatile contemporary type family.
Order Type FoundryOrderTiny Type Co.typography - "Can Can Press Revolutionizes Mexico City's Print Scene"
It's Nice That · May 6, 2025
The article profiles Can Can Press, a Mexico City-based Risograph studio founded by Gabino Azuela and Jackie Crespo. It explores how the studio has expanded from printmaking into multidisciplinary design, including branding, editorial work, and a streetwear line called Underground Souvenirs. The piece also highlights their upcoming Hardcore Art Book Fair, which aims to foster community and collaboration in the independent publishing scene.
Can Can PressSecret Riso ClubAdidas Originals Latin AmericaAdidas Originals Mexico City Flagshipbranding - "Exploring Modern Basketry with Basketclub's Creative Twist"
It's Nice That · Apr 8, 2025
The article profiles Basketclub, a global community initiative founded by designers Adrianus Kundert and Jamie Wolfond to explore modern basket making through emoji-themed briefs. The project celebrates manual craftsmanship and collaboration, bringing together designers worldwide to reinterpret traditional basketry. It highlights the club’s evolution, notable collaborations, and upcoming exhibition at Schloss Hollenegg in Austria.
BasketclubEarnest StudioDach&ZephirHermès JapanHayproduct_design - "Newspaper Club Revitalizes Print Since 2009: Five Key Projects"
The Brand Identity · Mar 27, 2025
The Brand Identity’s feature by Ritupriya Basu spotlights Newspaper Club’s enduring influence in reviving print culture since 2009. Through five diverse projects—from Dishoom’s Bombay-inspired zine to Cubitts’ journal and Craig Ward’s AI-driven photo essay—the article demonstrates how the studio empowers creatives and brands to explore tactile, expressive print formats. It celebrates the resurgence of print as a medium of storytelling, activism, and craft.
Newspaper ClubCilivizationVocal TypeDishoomCubittseditorial - "14 Must-Have Illustrated T-Shirts for Creatives This Spring"
Creative Boom · Mar 20, 2025
Creative Boom’s Tom May curates a list of 14 illustrated T-shirts perfect for spring, highlighting independent brands and artists who merge creativity with sustainability. The roundup celebrates hand-drawn, screen-printed, and embroidered designs that express individuality and eco-conscious values.
KAFTAllday GoodsThreadheadsproduct_design|illustration|fashion - Top 5 Sans Serif Typefaces for Brand Identity
The Brand Identity · Mar 7, 2025
The Brand Identity’s article by Poppy Thaxter highlights five standout sans serif typefaces—Neue Montreal, ABC Favorit, Aeonik, Roobert, and GT America—showcasing how they’ve been used across various branding projects. The piece references multiple studios and designers who have applied these fonts in identities spanning fitness, real estate, fashion, and technology sectors. It celebrates the versatility and enduring appeal of sans serif typography in modern brand design.
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Creative Boom · Feb 10, 2025
Creative Boom features Málaga-based studio Tiquismiquis Club and its design for the 54th ADG Laus Awards yearbook. The publication explores the theme of territory, connecting people and places through photography, maps, and textures. Founders Roberto Espartero and Juan Martin developed a dual-format book that celebrates geographic diversity and inclusivity in Spanish design.
Tiquismiquis ClubADG-FAD (Association of Graphic Design and Visual Communication of Spain)editorial - Tiquismiquis Club: Masters of Detail in Design Projects
It's Nice That · Jan 28, 2025
The article profiles Málaga-based studio Tiquismiquis Club, founded by Roberto Espartero and Juan Martín, known for its meticulous approach to visual identity and editorial design. The studio’s projects span cultural and artistic clients, from film graphics to magazine design, all marked by a deep attention to typographic and historical detail. Their work reflects a philosophy of perfectionism and research-driven creativity.
Tiquismiquis ClubIrreconciliables FestivalVinos de Altura Samuel Parragabranding|editorial - Howful Studio Innovates with Riso-Printed Clocks and Calendars
It's Nice That · Jan 22, 2025
The article spotlights Seoul-based Howful Studio and its experimental Risograph projects under Howful Editions and Howful RisoClub. Co-founder Yongjae Lee discusses how the studio’s playful paper clocks, calendars, and other crafted objects expand their creative practice beyond branding and UX work. The feature highlights Howful’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of print and connecting with young designers through workshops.
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