STUDIO NARI is a Singapore-based branding and design studio creating culture-led brands that people choose to belong to. Founded on the philosophy of 'Not Always Right Ideas,' NARI challenges sameness through authentic, enduring brand systems. The studio works globally across strategy, identity, and creative direction, crafting distinctive visual worlds and experiences. Their portfolio includes collaborations with Nike, Netflix, and Johnnie Walker, spanning fashion, technology, and culture. Recognized by D&AD and institutions like the V&A and Barbican, NARI continues to shape brands that resonate deeply and stand apart in contemporary culture.
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The article announces the April 2025 edition of Nicer Tuesdays, featuring talks by Studio Nari, Hannah Lim, Fromm, and Ana Flores. The event highlights projects ranging from a rebrand for Field Day festival to sculptural works reclaiming colonial aesthetics, playful 3D animation, and photography exploring Peruvian identity. It will take place on 1 April at EartH in Hackney, London.
Studio Nari has rebranded the long-running electronic music festival Field Day for its 15th anniversary. The new identity, built around the concept of a 'reactive future', introduces a modular and evolving system that reflects the festival’s dynamic nature. The design combines motion, 3D, and a bold yet balanced visual language inspired by electronic music and the festival’s natural setting.
The Brand Identity’s biweekly feature ‘The Edit’ spotlights five global design projects, including Studio NARI’s lively identity for the prebiotic soda brand Living Things. Other highlights include Maniac Studio’s nostalgic branding for La Martinuca, Barkas’ Italian-inspired identity for Graziano, Addikt’s unifying Pride Amsterdam 2024 visuals, and PHORM’s collaborative exhibition design for Birmingham Design Festival. Each project showcases distinctive cultural and aesthetic approaches across branding, packaging, and event design.
Motionographer reports on the world premiere of 'The Visual World of Alan Bodner' at the 21st Animayo Gran Canaria festival. The exhibition showcases 46 works spanning Bodner’s career in animation and personal art practice, highlighting his distinctive visual language and contributions to studios like Disney, Warner Bros., and DreamWorks. The event underscores Animayo’s role as a major international platform for animation and visual arts.
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.
The Brand Identity’s new interview series 'The Freelancers' begins with London-based designer Jennifer Whitworth, who discusses her transition from full-time employment to freelancing. She reflects on balancing creative independence, managing business logistics, and finding a rhythm that suits her lifestyle. The conversation highlights her rebrand project for The Line of Best Fit and her evolving approach to creative work and autonomy.
The interview with motion designer Connor Campbell explores his journey from graphic design to founding his London-based motion studio in 2019. He discusses his early experiences at It’s Nice That, his transition to freelancing, and his experimental approach to motion design. The piece highlights his collaborations, inspirations, and vision for the studio’s future.
The Brand Identity interviews French designer Margot Lévêque about her unconventional path from studying biology to becoming a leading independent type designer. She discusses her education, collaborations with studios like Pentagram, &Walsh, and Dinamo, and her self-initiated projects such as 'In House' and 'Our Type Design Guide for Beginners.' The conversation highlights her passion for serif typography, her creative process, and her philosophy on freelancing and self-driven work.