newkid® is a creative company based in the United States, dedicated to helping ambitious brands make bold first impressions. Specializing in complete brand creation and category-defining campaigns, newkid partners with organizations at pivotal moments of launch or transformation. Their approach blends actionable strategy, forward-thinking creativity, and refined execution to ensure every brand stands out and connects meaningfully. Known for shaping identities that define, challenge, or change their categories, newkid operates with the conviction that every brand deserves its defining ‘new kid’ moment—one that captures attention and builds lasting relevance.
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Design studio newkid developed a witty yet precise brand identity for Canadian homeware company Standard Equipment. The project balances industrial precision with humor, using custom typography, a mechanical-inspired logo, and a playful tone of voice. The identity extends across packaging, website, and motion assets, emphasizing the brand’s concept of ‘Tools for Non-Standard Living.’
Toronto-based studio newkid created a refined wordmark and brand refresh for Commonplace, a real estate platform focused on equitable development. The design features interconnected letterforms symbolizing collaboration, architectural inspiration, and photography by Clarissa Bonet. Neubau’s NB Grotesk and NB International typefaces support the brand’s understated yet impactful identity.
The article highlights six standout beauty brand identities that exemplify how design studios are responding to the growing demand for ethical, sustainable, and visually distinctive branding. Featuring work from Dothings, Decade, Date of Birth, Oddity, newkid, and Temporada, it showcases a range of packaging and identity approaches across the modern beauty industry.