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The Brand Identity · Feb 11, 2026 · Interview

The Brand Identity interviews CM.SUPPLY founder Mátyás Czél and Design Lead Róza Velkei about building a globally recognized design studio from Budapest. They discuss the studio’s philosophy of merging branding and product design, the growth of their team, and their role in co-founding the POV Budapest design conference. The conversation explores the challenges of operating from a smaller creative market and the importance of motion, interaction, and cultural authenticity in their work.

The Brand Identity · Dec 2, 2025 · Interview

The Brand Identity interviews OpenAI Design Directors Shannon Jager and Cary Hudson following their talk at POV Budapest 2025. They discuss OpenAI’s recent rebrand, created in collaboration with Dinamo and Studio Dumbar, and explore how human craft remains vital in an age of AI-generated design. The conversation highlights the balance between technology and human creativity in shaping approachable, emotionally resonant design systems.

Creative Boom · Sep 1, 2025

The article explores how Cavalry, a motion graphics tool developed by Mainframe in Manchester, has become a transformative force in design. It highlights its procedural, non-destructive workflow and growing adoption by major studios and brands such as Pentagram, Nike, and Google. The piece positions Cavalry as a key innovation driving generative and systematic design approaches across the industry.

Creative Boom · Jun 16, 2025

Creative Boom’s 2025 roundup highlights 25 studios shaping the global design landscape. From Porto Rocha’s socially conscious branding to DixonBaxi’s strategic systems and Hey Studio’s joyful minimalism, the list celebrates studios that combine creativity with purpose. The article underscores a shift toward collaboration, diversity, and design leadership across continents.

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.

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.

The Brand Identity · Mar 13, 2025 · Interview

The Brand Identity interviews Dublin-based designer Manas Trivedi about his lettering-driven approach to branding and his journey from self-initiated Instagram projects to internships at Bulletproof and Studio Dumbar. Trivedi discusses his creative process, tools, and philosophy on design’s ability to bring joy and elevate everyday experiences. The conversation highlights his focus on experimentation, learning, and the role of social media in building a creative career.

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.

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.

The Brand Identity · Dec 18, 2024

The Brand Identity’s biweekly roundup ‘The Edit’ spotlights five global design projects, including Melia Tandiono and David Bate’s elegant branding for Sistine Spritz, Studio Dumbar/DEPT®’s dynamic identity for League of Legends’ MSI, and new brand identities by Fluoro, Uned Studio, and Vanderbrand. Each project showcases distinctive approaches to typography, color, and cultural storytelling across industries from alcohol to architecture.

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.

The Brand Identity · Nov 15, 2024 · Interview

The Brand Identity interviews Indian graphic designer Shweta Malhotra about her 20-year journey from advertising to independent practice. She discusses her minimalist yet culturally rooted aesthetic, influences from Japanese and Indian art, and her award-winning poster 'Women Life Freedom.' Malhotra also reflects on the evolving Indian design scene and her future interest in motion design and handmade techniques.

BP&O · Nov 2, 2023

BP&O’s Thomas Barnett reviews Landor & Fitch’s rebrand for the Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano, which replaces the former LaVerdi identity. The new design features a dynamic, motion-driven logo inspired by Milan’s cathedral architecture and a custom typeface, TUMB TUMB, referencing Italian Futurism. The article praises the balance between expressive motion and digital usability, positioning the identity as a modern, Milanese interpretation of musical energy.

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.

BP&O · Feb 9, 2023

BP&O’s Richard Baird reviews Studio Dumbar/DEPT’s motion identity for Next Steps, an annual event by OutSystems. The identity uses kinetic typography, angular forms, and a red-and-black palette to express the speed and energy of the low-code tech platform. The project demonstrates how motion branding can embody both technological innovation and community engagement.

BP&O · Jan 26, 2023

BP&O’s feature by Benjamin Elwyn reviews ANTI’s generative rebrand for Forskningsrådet, the Norwegian Research Council. The identity uses mathematical Dubins paths to generate infinite logo and graphic variations, reflecting the council’s role in connecting research and innovation. Collaborations with TRY, CATK Berlin, Camilo Huinca, and Norwegian Trash expanded the system into motion, 3D, and physical applications.

BP&O · Nov 8, 2022

BP&O features Order’s lively typographic brand identity for Skateyogi, a Brooklyn-based skateboarding school. The identity captures the expressive movement of skateboarding through shifting type and a diverse color palette, emphasizing inclusivity and energy. The project coincides with the opening of Skateyogi’s new Williamsburg location.