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Fontsmith’s new luxurious typeface 25 years in the making: FS Siena

You can’t hurry a good typeface. All that sketching, drawing, honing, editing, balancing… Then there are the uppercase and italics to perfect, and different weights. Sometimes, it can take years. Few typefaces, though, would have been in...

Posted by: Fontsmith
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The font resource guide

Have you ever seen a typeface you really liked in public and wish you knew how to figure out what font it was? Also, where the heck do you go to download awesome fonts for free? Today, we scour many resources to help you identify and pick fonts for...

Posted by: Kevin Forister
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Trailblazers: Rich traditions at Grilli Type

There's a strong Swiss-led tradition at the root of all of Grilli Type's typefaces, but it's the kind of tradition which silently and faithfully holds everything else up, rather than the sort which gets regurgitated over and over again. In fact,...

Posted by: Kate Lewin
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Trailblazers: Our type of studio: Klim Type Foundry

Since releasing his first retail typeface, Feijoa, in 2007, Kris Sowersby, Klim Type Foundry’s founder has received numerous awards and accolades including: a Certificate of Excellence from the New York Type Directors Club; being accepted as a...

Posted by: Kate Lewin
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Thames Capsule Inspired By Found Font

When you think of the things you might find in the River Thames, they’re all pretty much disgusting and a typeface isn’t one of them. But maybe you haven’t heard the remarkable story of the Doves Type font. In 1900 T.J....

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Spy Studio give Goldsmiths Uni an expressive makeover

Goldsmiths, the famous London University, has undertaken a major repositioning led by Spy Studio, which encourages the university to express itself through a bold and flexible graphic language. The studio was first brought in last year to carry out a...

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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The dyslexic typeface designed from the ground-up for a cosmetics brand

When it comes to accessibility, one sector of society that appears to have been largely neglected is dyslexic readers. As a lifelong keen reader (and professional writer for almost two decades) the concept of struggling so fundamentally with the...

Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
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Freedom typeface marks 30 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall

A film and new typeface inspired by original graffiti from the Berlin Wall has been created as part of a campaign to mark the 30th anniversary of the structure coming down in November 1989. The film, created by HEIMAT Berlin, includes sirens, dogs...

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Monotype designs bespoke handwriting typeface for Sir Quentin Blake

If there’s one word that comes to mind when thinking of Sir Quentin Blake’s work, it’s joy. As one of the world’s most eminent and well-loved illustrators, his art - whether found in his famous collaborations with Roald Dahl,...

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Features

What’s driving so many identity changes?

As one of the world’s most luxurious car brands unveils a refreshed logo, our Client Relationship Director, Paul, looks at why many in the automotive industry are opting for a pared-back identity. Lamborghini. A brand that’s synonymous with...

Posted by: Better
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Alpro’s global redesign emphasises flavour #BehindTheBrand

According to research, the dairy alternatives market is worth $24 billion USD globally. With more and more brands to compete with, Alpro - a veteran of the category - has unveiled a global brand refresh from Elmwood London, which places a greater...

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#MemberSpotlight on Creative Director John-Louis West

With a background in print design and advertising, John-Louis West has over 20 years of experience as a design consultant, which places him at the intersection of business, digital, graphic design, and motion graphics. We caught up with him this week...

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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How to hire a Print Designer

Whether you are introducing a new product, rebranding your marketing materials, or just want to come up with a fresh visual identity, hiring a print designer could be key to your success. It's a decidedly old fashioned but still incredibly flexible...

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Creating a more grown-up brand identity for Freepik #BehindTheBrand

This summer, San Francisco-based creative agency Partners in Crime worked with Freepik (previously Freepik Company) to evolve the name, logo, tone of voice, colour palette, typography, iconography for the image bank website. To learn more, we spoke...

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Team breaks the mould on grief for Empower #BehindTheBrand

Brooklyn-based design agency Team have rebranded nonprofit youth-mentoring program, Empower. The rebrand signals an expansion of the organization’s initial mission, which focused on supporting young women who had experienced mother loss,...

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SEA embrace a blend of timeless heritage for Rathbones | #BehindTheBrand

Creative agency SEA is pleased to announce that it has collaborated with Rathbones Group Plc (Rathbones), the wealth management group, to execute the next phase of Rathbones’ brand evolution. Embracing a blend of timeless heritage and...

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Icons as part of a visual identity

The other day we were discussing the use of iconography with one of our clients as part of their organisation’s rebrand. After completing an audit of their marketing materials we pointed out that although they used a range of icons within their...

Posted by: Lark
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The 5 Ws of developing comprehensive brand guidelines

WHO (should be developing my brand guidelines)? **Unlock the power of perception with an experienced design team** Whether internal or external, a design team with experience will have the best understanding of how your business should be...

Posted by: Think Design Manchester Ltd
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Going #BehindTheBrand with Team GB’s Maximalist Rebrand for Paris 2024

Team GB is the external facing brand owned and managed by the British Olympic Association. 100% commercially funded, its primary role is to unite, organise and prepare athletes from all Olympic sports, disciplines, and governing bodies as they...

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Lacing up a new expert in all things luxury | #BehindTheBrand

Last year Laced commissioned SomeOne to fully overhaul their strategic, verbal and visual BrandWorld. From the world’s finest auction houses to the most codified streetwear hubs, reselling sneakers and other contemporary, limited edition items...

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Defying the decades-old perception of cybersecurity | #BehindTheBrand

Earlier this year, Grizzly collaborated with cloud security company Zscaler to evolve and energize its brand as a catalyst of transformational growth, paving the way for it to become a loved and recognized technology brand. We spoke to Grizzly CCO...

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A new age for NESQUIK’s iconic mascot | #BehindTheBrand

NESQUIK has partnered with global brand-led business transformation company FutureBrand to deliver a modern brand identity. At the heart of the work sits NESQUIK’s much-loved iconic mascot, Quicky, who has been reimagined for a digital future....

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Ragged Edge and Wise change the world's money | #BehindTheBrand

Fintech brand Wise launched its rebrand in partnership with London-based branding agency Ragged Edge earlier this year. The identity is built from the single creative idea: The World’s Money, reflecting Wise’s vision to change the system,...

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Bringing a dose of love to the exchange game | #BehindTheBrand

Last month, Chromatic Brands launched a new online marketplace brand, including name, brand strategy, brand identity and campaign. Created on the promise ‘The exchange you’ll love’ the Onro brand is brought to life using...

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The top font trends set to take 2023 by storm | #PredictionsMonth

For most people, fonts are not something to spend a lot of time considering. Yes, most of us have a perfectly rational hatred for comic sans but aside from that, a font is surely little more than an afterthought for a designer, right? Not at...

Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
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Unlocking human stories with Synoptic Office | #CompanySpotlight

Synoptic Office is an award-winning design consultancy working globally with leading cultural, civic, and business organizations to communicate ideas, build experiences, and cultivate new audiences. Designers Caspar Lam and YuJune Park originally...

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Bringing the Isle of Man into the digital age | #BehindTheBrand

Branding agency Lantern recently created a new campaign and brand refresh for Digital Isle of Man, showcasing the island as a centre of digital innovation. Brought on to bring the community lifestyle and natural landscape of the island to life,...

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Designhouse open intruiging new doors for Numis | #BehindTheBrand

Designhouse has crafted a bold new identity for leading investment bank Numis, to align with a new phase of strategic growth as Numis shake off legacy perceptions that it was “just a corporate broker”. The identity is centred around a...

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How much should I charge as a freelance branding designer?

In a rapidly competitive environment, every brand looks to set themselves apart. They want to create an unmistakable image to achieve the highest possible brand recognition among consumers. A branding designer or brand manager is responsible not...

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial

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