This is the new brand identity for Comedy Central, the global comedy channel that has been making the world funnier since 1991. Dutch design studio Studio Dumba/DEPT® reimagined the channel's signature clips in a more dynamic and playful direction, while maintaining the existing bold, global brand identity. At the heart of the rebrand is a "super graphic, super playful" approach. The logo itself moves, bounces, transforms, and seems to take on a life of its own - a physics-based [...]
The New Yorker, America's leading current affairs and culture magazine, is celebrating its 100th anniversary in a special way. On September 22, The New Yorker will officially release its Centennial Spot Art Poster. Priced at $39, it will be available for purchase through the New Yorker store. The poster is a collection of illustrations by 100 artists, each with their own interpretation of the number "100". One hundred perspectives within a single number, reflecting the trajectory of The New Yorker's journalism and the [...]
Introducing Stanbrew, a new coffee brand designed by Studio Fullpool. Collaborating with Lotte and centered on the core value of 'making brewed coffee everyday', Stanbrew is designed to bring fresh, hand-drip coffee into everyday life at an affordable price. The visual identity starts with the dripper, a symbol of brewed coffee. The logo doesn't just borrow the dripper's shape as an icon, but develops it into a visualization of the rhythmic and circular flow of a drop of coffee repeatedly dripping. [...]
This character animation, a collaboration between Afterpay and Buck, delivers the brand message through meticulous direction and unique animation. The work began with sketches and poses exploring the character's various expressions. The team visually explored all the possibilities of how a cat might smile, walk, or quietly make decisions, establishing the character's basic personality. Once the rough sketch was approved and the timing confirmed, the team began the cleanup process, adding color, texture, and detailed finishing touches to bring the character to life.
Bolle is a new bakery located inside an old shopping mall in eastern Helsinki, Finland. Designed as a place to relax and enjoy pastries and coffee, the bakery has become a local favorite, with long lines forming from its opening day. Behind the scenes, brand designer Chris Bolton is credited with creating this unique experience. Bolton is a graphic designer and art director who previously worked on the branding for the Finnish retail space Måll. For this project, he […]
Singapore-based digital illustrator Elen Winata shares her process for creating ASCII-inspired animation. This tutorial, written in After Effects and designed to be easy for anyone to follow, has garnered significant attention on her social media. ASCII art is a form of digital art that uses text to create images, and this tutorial demonstrates how to combine it with animation to create unique visual effects. The entire process is simple […]
The Guadalajara International Book Fair (FIL Guadalajara), the largest publishing event in Latin America, will be held in Guadalajara, Mexico, from November 29 to December 7. This year's honorary city is Barcelona, Spain, and a variety of programs will highlight the city's literary and artistic scene. Launched in 1987 by the University of Guadalajara, the book fair is the largest in Latin America and features a unique format that engages both the publishing industry and the general public. Participants include publishing professionals […]
Amsterdam's legendary Athenaeum Newscentrum is experimenting with a new visual language. Design studio jetset_experimental recently unveiled a temporary window lettering project via Instagram, soft-launched over the summer. The project's name, "Newscentrum," inspired the designers to evoke the concept of a "press agency," referencing the pre-social media era of news distribution. Information flowed through wires, circuits, and channels, replaced by telex, punch cards, and paper […]
This is a work by fafa_motion from "Ink & The City: Calligraphy in Urban Life," an exhibition at the Hong Kong International Airport Arts and Culture Festival 2025. "Ink & The City" is an exhibition held at the Hong Kong International Airport Arts and Culture Festival and is themed "Calligraphy in Urban Life." It features calligraphy from everyday life, including shop signs, movie posters, advertisements, and business cards, commonly seen in Hong Kong from the 1930s to the 1990s.
Founded in 1948, British handmade chocolate brand Audrey has unveiled a new identity bridging tradition and modernity through a brand renewal. This rebranding was completed in partnership with design studio Duzi. Founded by master chocolatier William Payne, Audrey has been crafting unique chocolates for decades, crafted with craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail. The new brand leadership aims to uphold Audrey's heritage while delivering the emotional experience today's consumers expect.
The American clothing brand Guess has sparked a debate about ethics in the fashion industry by featuring an AI-generated model in its August Vogue ad. The ad, created by London-based AI-powered marketing agency Seraphine Valora, features blonde hair, a well-proportioned face, and a toned body, all typical of beauty standards. However, the ad features the phrase "AI-generated image" in small print.
This online archive offers a comprehensive overview of over 2,100 illustrations that brought Charles Dickens's works to life. Curated by researcher Dr. Michael John Goodman, the website, titled "Charles Dickens Illustrated Gallery," offers a comprehensive collection organized by work and edition, making it a valuable resource for both readers and researchers. The illustrations released this time are excerpts from four major editions, spanning from 1836 to 1912. Original Editions […]
