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How&How reinvents Chester Zoo as a 'force for nature' with radical rebrand

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Zoos increasingly see themselves as champions of the natural world, helping protect endangered species and educate the public about environmental destruction. At the cutting edge of conservation, Chester Zoo wanted a new brand and website to champion these nature-positive efforts. So they turned to How&How.

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Opening Line gives a voice to brand language through its new publication Between the Lines

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Designed by Extract Studio, the publication was made to be more than a monotonous manuscript in a bid to inspire creatives to "make more space for words in their practice". Equally, Swidlicka advises people to prioritise "bringing something new to the conversation, rather than trying to sound clever or parrot other brand voices".

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10 decorative accessories that we always see in every graphic design agency

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We're talking about some of the biggest creative agencies globally, like Pentagram and UsTwo, where we see some decor staples. We've seen many a cactus and prayer, peace lily and string of hearts in design agencies worldwide, but the one plant to stand out is always the Swiss Cheese variety. Image courtesy of the designer.

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Hotlist 2025: the 25 most popular design studios, as voted for by their peers

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We just feel it's nice to give praise where praise is due and highlight some top agencies doing outstanding work and inspiring their peers. This year, they've also launched a sister agency focused on typography and type design, called Type of Feeling. Hopefully, their work will inspire you too.

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'Storytelling and emotional connection matter more than aesthetics,' says illustrator Fangfang Han

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She has already worked on projects with various clients, covering travel and lifestyle topics for UK publications such as Teen Breathe and creating children's book illustrations for Ximalaya in China. Images from The Flying Studio, a book about Eadweard Muybridge. It led Fangfang to win a World Illustration Award in Animation this year.

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Illustrated Moments: Andrea Ucini's intimate and emotional works to go on display

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They are loved by the editors of the world's biggest publications, from The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times to The Guardian and Le Monde, and have graced the cover of multiple Elena Ferrante novels. His works play on both concept and reality to create an often touching picture of modern life.

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Design trends for 2025: creative leaders share their vision for the future

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To gauge the industry's mood, we've spoken to leading creative directors, agency founders, and industry visionaries about the trends they believe will define 2025. In an article we published in May, Simon Case predicted that AI will destroy jobs and create a movement towards one-person design agencies.