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

Creative Boom

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". Generally, the branding industry is more guilty than advertisers when it comes to skipping over the verbal identity.

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Why accessibility shouldn't compromise on aesthetic

Creative Boom

SomeOne founding partner Simon Manchipp delves into their recent project with the Motability Scheme, explaining why brands in this sector need to change. Nowadays, there's no excuse for brands and services to be inaccessible with so many tools at their disposal to ensure otherwise.

Branding 515
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Hotlist 2025: the 25 most popular design studios, as voted for by their peers

Creative Boom

Paula Scher , Michael Bierut, Marina Willer, Samar Maakaroun, Eddie Opara and others have led some of the most iconic branding and design projects of our time, and it's ultimately Pentagram's ability to evolve while maintaining high standards of creativity that's led them to top our list.

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

Creative Boom

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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New current affairs publication The Signal incorporates Russian samizdat principles into its identity

Creative Boom

Reworking a sensitive political topic into an engaging, accessible and design-led publication was one of the challenges that design studio Sister Mary encountered during the project. Sister Mary has designed a limited-edition printed publication for an emerging current affairs brand, The Signal.

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Rebranding Lowry: A proud new look to drive creativity and community in Salford

Creative Boom

It is marking this milestone with a bold brand refresh by EDIT Brand Studio. EDIT's challenge, therefore, was to help Lowry redefine its public image and communicate the full breadth of its offer. While its first-ever brand-led campaign will launch across Salford and Manchester later this month. What's Next for Lowry?

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Branding for new cultural hub inspired by Brutalism and community artwork

Creative Boom

StudioDBD took an original and unusual approach to developing a brand identity for Stockroom, a new cultural hub in Stockport. Otherwise, the consequences for social and public life could ultimately be quite serious. Therefore, the branding needed to be both accessible and inclusive and adaptable.

Brand 500