Clay is a global group of strategists, designers and engineers headquartered in San Francisco. The agency works across brand strategy and identity, digital products, UX and interaction design, websites, design systems and development, connecting brand and product experiences across touchpoints.
Works with Roobert, Reckless, Neue Haas Unica Pro, Circular
Their own site is set in Universal Sans
Projects receiving Highly Commended, Honorable Mention or Special Kudos in the official archive. Listed separately from award wins; coverage is partial.
2026 · Special Kudos · services
Credited Studio: Clay Global
2026 · Special Kudos · services
Credited Studio: Clay Global
Designers and creative leads attributed to Clay in press coverage.
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The Brand Identity interviews Clay founders Anton Zykin and Dmitry Tsozik about their new venture, Mission Control, a design agency built for AI-age start-ups. The discussion explores how Mission Control differs from Clay, focusing on early-stage companies, transparent pricing, equity partnerships, and AI-assisted creative processes. The founders share insights on remote collaboration, future-proof design, and the evolving role of creativity in an AI-driven industry.
The Brand Identity features Clay’s new brand identity for AI-driven investment platform Streetbeat. The San Francisco studio created a geometric, animated symbol and a clean typographic system using Roobert to express agility, expertise, and technological sophistication. The identity employs a green-teal gradient and adaptable visual system to reflect the platform’s dual focus on fiat and crypto finance.