HONDO is a dynamic design practice based between Palma de Mallorca and London, specialising in branding, editorial, typography, and product design. Founded by Fran Méndez and María Vioque Nguyen, the studio collaborates globally to craft purposeful and impactful design experiences. Their work for clients such as Castil, Café Plantel, and Proxectar blends strategic clarity with poetic visual language. Recognised by D&AD, ISTD, European Design Awards, Laus, and AIGA, HONDO was named an Adobe MAX 2025 Creativity Award Honoree and featured among Creative Boom’s 25 Most Inspiring Studios.
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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.
Creative Boom reports that the Northern Design Festival will return to Lancaster in May 2025 with a programme focused on transparency in creative practice. The event will feature talks, panels, and workshops from studios such as Hondo Studio, Studio Up North, BBC Creative, and The Chase. Co-founders Antonia Arbova and Niamh Cartwright emphasize openness, inclusivity, and honest storytelling as the festival’s guiding themes.