Fiasco
Fiasco is a Bristol-based brand and digital agency combining strategic insight with creative craft to move businesses forward with feeling. Certified as a B Corp, the 16-strong studio partners with purpose-led organisations of all sizes to create meaningful brand identities and digital experiences. Led by Executive Creative Director and Founder Ben Steers, the team includes Creative Director Chris, Design Director Julia, and Senior Project Manager Marj. Notable collaborations include Nederlander Theatres, Gather Round, and OnHand. Celebrated in publications such as Design Week and Creative Boom, Fiasco continues to champion empathy, creativity, and positive impact through design.
https://fiasco.design/
Bristol, United Kingdom
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- What now? Practical advice from the creative community for 2026's graduates
Creative Boom · Apr 7, 2026
Creative Boom’s Tom May gathers advice from leading designers, creative directors, and illustrators to help 2026 graduates navigate a challenging job market. The article emphasizes showing creative thinking in portfolios, building genuine networks, being strategic in job applications, and maintaining creative momentum after graduation. Contributors from studios like Fiasco Design, Like Magic Studio, and Edna Studio share practical, encouraging insights for emerging creatives.
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- Surviving redundancy: tips on how to cope, and why it can be a blessing in disguise
Creative Boom · Mar 16, 2026
Written by Tom May for Creative Boom, this article explores how creatives can cope with redundancy and turn it into an opportunity for growth. Through personal stories from professionals across PR, marketing, and design, it highlights resilience, reinvention, and the potential for new beginnings after job loss.
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- "Five Innovative Projects Spotlighted, Includes Dreamy Dessert Cookbook"
The Brand Identity · Jul 9, 2025
The Brand Identity’s July 2025 edition of 'The Edit' spotlights five recent design projects, including Land of Plenty’s whimsical cookbook for Happy Endings, Monday Nights’ rebrand for the World Snooker Tour, TRiC’s nostalgic identity for Hector’s Bakery, Gemma Mahoney’s refined branding for PARCA, and Fiasco Design’s sensory identity for Britt Music & Arts Festival. Each project showcases distinct visual strategies across food, sport, retail, and cultural sectors.
- Ben Steers Champions Collaborative Rebrand of Fiasco, Builds Creative Hubs
The Brand Identity · May 23, 2025 · Interview
The Brand Identity interviews Fiasco co-founder Ben Steers about the studio’s 15-year evolution and its recent rebrand. Steers discusses the collaborative, introspective process behind the refreshed identity and how it reflects Fiasco’s ‘feelings-first’ philosophy. The conversation also explores the duo’s parallel venture, Gather Round, and their commitment to building creative communities in Bristol and Bath.
- "Fiasco Celebrates 15 Years with Emotion-Led Rebrand"
Creative Boom · May 13, 2025
Creative Boom profiles Bristol-based agency Fiasco as it celebrates 15 years with a new emotion-driven rebrand. The in-house project reflects the studio’s human-centred philosophy, balancing clarity and playfulness through expressive typography, motion, and interaction. The refreshed identity also signals a renewed commitment to community engagement and ethical, purpose-led design.
- Bath's Trinity Church Transformed into Creative Coworking Space
Creative Boom · Apr 14, 2025
Gather Round, the Bristol-based coworking initiative founded by Ben Steers and Jason Smith of Fiasco Design, has transformed Bath's historic Trinity Church into a creative coworking hub. The adaptive reuse project, led with collaborators Westworks, Foxon and Foxon, and AJ Lowthers, preserves the church’s Gothic character while introducing modern functionality. The result is a community-focused workspace that honors the building’s cultural legacy and architectural heritage.
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- Nederlander Theatres Unveils New Identity with 'Every Night is Opening Night'
Creative Boom · Nov 20, 2024
Creative Boom reports on Fiasco Design’s rebrand for Nederlander Theatres, uniting its venues under the idea that 'Every Night is Opening Night'. The Bristol-based studio created a new brand identity and website that balance heritage with modern appeal, codifying each theatre through unique shapes and colours. The project also included new photography and video by Nic Kane to capture the atmosphere and experience of the venues.
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- The Designers: Fiasco’s Julia Darze on Brazil, selling Brigadeiros, and living creatively in Bristol
The Brand Identity · Dec 8, 2023 · Interview
The Brand Identity interviews Julia Darze, Partner and Senior Brand Designer at Fiasco Design, about her creative journey from Brazil to Bristol. She discusses her path into design, her growth within Fiasco, and her passion for meaningful, inclusive branding work. The conversation also touches on supporting junior and women designers and the vibrant creative culture of Bristol.
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