September 2025 News Roundup
Here is our round up of the news stories and industry articles that caught our eye during September 2025.
Why accepting everything you know is wrong
Have you ever had such strong feelings about anything that you were willing to die for it? Using the word “literally” to signify “very” has always been a problem for me as a writer. Armed with a well-worn style guide and righteous indignation, I was furious about this alleged grammatical transgression for decades.
However, I’ve lately learnt that the word isn’t solely used in this way by illiterate sports pundits and slovenly youngsters. Shakespeare, William. Dickens, Charles. Jane Austen did. To be honest, I didn’t think this was true until I really witnessed it.Find out more in Creative Boom.
This horror movie poster is pure perfection
Summarising a movie in a single poster is difficult enough, but horror films present an additional difficulty: including a hint of spookiness. With its clever use of negative space, the new poster for The Conjuring: Last Rites is a masterful example of how it’s done.
Find out more in Creative Bloq.
Coca-Cola marks 125 years in Britain
Coca-Cola is commemorating its 125th anniversary in Great Britain with a campaign that highlights corner store owners, who are undoubtedly some of the most underappreciated cultural leaders in the nation and who keep communities running smoothly.
The campaign, titled The Bosses, combines six short documentaries helmed by Earthling Films’ Ross Bolidai with a series of images by photographer Serena Brown. Together, they weave together the tales of six independent retailers from all throughout Britain, fusing moments of joy, tragedy, resiliency, and legacy with everyday familiarity.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
£380m funding package announced in Creative Industries
A long-term Creative Industries Sector Plan has unveiled a package of £380 million in targeted support to make sure the UK’s creative industries are globally competitive, financially resilient, and generate regional growth.
According to the 10-year Sector Plan, business investment in creative organisations is expected to rise from £17 billion to £31 billion by 2035. Additionally, the BBB has committed to expanding its support services to assist creative enterprises in expanding and creating jobs.
Find out more in the Creative Industries Council.
Sara Maese is creating an entire universe out of simple forms
Let’s pause to appreciate some illustrations created by Sara Maese, a Spanish artist. Her photographs transport us to a simpler world with their lightheartedness and flawlessly calibrated pastel palettes. One or two fat lines define light and shadow, seemingly innocent blobs of colour suddenly become people, and Sara’s animation skills bring amusing scenarios to life. This is her creative universe.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
Celebrating the craft-first approach of Mario
Mario has survived for more than 40 years, despite having a storyline that may initially seem straightforward and cliched. We explore how Nintendo’s commitment to experience and design has maintained the franchise’s appeal and excitement for many generations, making it a favourite among creatives worldwide.
Find out more in It’s Nice That.
50 fonts that will be popular with designers in 2026
Isn’t it amazing how typography is always changing? Because, let’s be clear, foundries all around the world are constantly pushing the limits of the field. And that includes revitalising classic typefaces as well as creating entirely new ones.
With so many amazing font releases available, it’s easy for some to go unnoticed. That’s the only issue. To find out which fonts the Creative Boom community is talking about for 2026, we went out to them for precisely this reason. The wisdom of crowds, etc.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
World Illustration Awards 2025 winners unveiled
The Association of Illustrators (AOI), in partnership with the Directory of Illustration, has announced the winners of the World Illustration Awards 2025. The global showcase, now in its 50th year, continues to spotlight outstanding talent from every corner of the industry.
Selected from more than 4,700 entries across 85 countries, the 20 Category Winners, four Cross-Category winners and two Overall Winners were revealed during an online ceremony on 16 September. Projects ranged from editorial commissions to site-specific installations, underlining the award’s role as one of the most wide-ranging celebrations of illustration in the world.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
About DWH
DWH is an award winning Coventry-based creative design agency offering a full range of services including:
August 2025 News Roundup
Here is our round up of the news stories and industry articles that caught our eye during August 2025.
How to choose the best animation style
Whether for corporate explainers, documentaries, or non-fiction features and shorts, the most effective animation techniques provide incredibly compelling means of telling captivating stories. There are many various ways to make animated videos nowadays because different animation techniques have developed at different times.
Find out more in Creative Bloq.
Royal Mail celebrates 75 years of Peanuts
It was our youth’s psychological foundation. Highbrow animated entertainment for curious kids. And the main reason I’ve never been able to get rid of the Lucy moniker is that I was always the one giving uninvited counsel (typically from behind a make-believe lemonade stand). My inner kid jumped with joy when I learnt that Royal Mail would be releasing a set of commemorative stamps to honour Peanuts’ 75th anniversary.
Eight exquisite designs showcasing Charles M. Schulz’s well-known characters are included in the special edition, which was completely developed by Interabang. However, this time, there are some endearing British details included. Woodstock and Snoopy sit on a red postbox. At the beach, Lucy and Linus construct sandcastles. Franklin has a kickabout with Charlie Brown. In classic UK fashion, the entire group also enjoys tea and cake.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
Asda’s talking baby is here
The idea is straightforward: a mother brings her infant son Gary along when she shops at Asda once a week. She whispers, “That’s good,” as she smoothly navigates the checkout, pleasantly surprised by the sum. To the wide-eyed astonishment of the cashier, Gary, who has a gravelly Yorkshire accent, delivers the campaign’s punchline with a well timed “That’s Asda Price.”
Find out more in Creative Boom.
What I learned about surviving as a freelancer by watching the Lionesses
It’s important to state right away that I don’t like football. People like me, who get in and pay attention while the national team is performing well and then lose interest later, will be viewed as the worst kind of people by some. I respond, “Fair enough.”
Turning it around, however, reveals something amazing about what the England squad—also known as the Lionesses—achieved at the Women’s Euros this summer. Because I got not just involved but also enthusiastic about football for the first time since Gazza’s tears at the 1990 World Cup.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
Samuel L. Jackson is now promoting… seaweed snacks? And yes, he still says ‘motherf*cking’
Samuel L. Jackson has faced off against Sith Lords, snakes on aeroplanes, and Tarantino scripts. Now, he’s facing off against wind farms and seaweed snacks.
Together with the European energy giant Vattenfall, the American actor is leading a new campaign that is changing the way we think about renewable energy. Jackson is in full force in this NORD DDB-produced film, which is endearing, profane, and deadly serious about preserving the earth.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
Kayla Dantz’s woven photographs
Kayla Dantz’s photographs are unlike anything we have ever seen. Even while the artist’s work is informed by the nostalgic aspect of archival photographs and slides from family albums, her compositions seem to conceal an additional layer of melancholy, homesickness, or softness between their meticulously crafted lines.
Find out more in It’s Nice That.
These comic art techniques will help improve your game art
When I’m working on rapid concepts, like for video game or animation projects, I like to adopt a comic book inking and rendering technique. Although I use Photoshop, this technique is particularly effective when combined with any of the top digital art programs with a top-notch drawing tablet. It gives you the control and accuracy of conventional inking while being entirely digital.
Find out more in Creative Bloq.
Taylor Swift’s new album sparks the hottest branding trend of 2025
When Taylor Swift announced her upcoming album The Life of a Showgirl, she probably wasn’t expecting to drop the hottest new branding trend of 2025. Inspired by Taylor’s cryptic marketing campaign, iconic brands have hopped on the bandwagon, playfully paying homage to the star’s highly anticipated release.
Find out more in Creative Bloq.
Rembrandt, Vermeer, and now Hopper – how AI’s remakes are testing the soul of art
We were able to enter the diner, see the scene from various perspectives, and interact with the “lonely” coffee drinkers of Hopper’s late-night cafe thanks to the Genie AI model’s transformation of the static artwork into a virtual environment. The technical accomplishment is great, but it poses ethical concerns because AI frequently interprets classic artwork incorrectly.
Find out more in Creative Bloq.
About DWH
DWH is an award winning Coventry-based creative design agency offering a full range of services including:
July 2025 News Roundup
Here is our round up of the news stories and industry articles that caught our eye during July 2025.
Government’s £380m Creative Industries Plan
A new £380 million investment package promises to support the UK’s creative industries’ resilience and growth, from world-class film studios to grassroots music venues. It lays forth a ten-year plan for a sector that propels the national economy in addition to providing entertainment and inspiration.
The funds support the Creative Industries Sector Plan, a bold plan to nearly quadruple company investment from the current level of £17 billion to £31 billion by 2035. That is no small accomplishment, but the potential of the creative industries is evident given that they currently sustain 2.4 million people and generate £124 billion annually.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
Manchester’s Music for the Senses
This summer, creatives looking for inspiration outside of their studio walls have a strong incentive to visit Manchester. From July 7 to August 31, Wild in Art’s expansive Music for the Senses art trail turns the city centre into an outdoor gallery, providing designers, artists, and other creatives with an immersive experience through Manchester’s musical heritage.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
Adobe’s shock pricing move is controversial
Since its 2013 introduction, when the business switched from traditional software ownership (you pay a one-time purchase) to a subscription-based model (you keep paying forever), Adobe’s Creative Cloud has been a source of controversy.
Find out more in Creative Bloq.
Koto and Tripadvisor reimagine travel branding
Tripadvisor has long been associated with reliable travel advice for millions of tourists. It is synonymous with genuine people, real feedback, and no sugarcoating of the shaky pool tiles or shady meals.
The platform needed a brand that could keep up with its evolution from a review site to a full-fledged worldwide force in trip planning and booking, so it went to international creative company Koto to rebrand for its next phase.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
The art of beer
“Their dedication to non-traditional brewing motivates me,” Ryo Okamoto, a Japanese designer and illustrator. “They constantly create new beer styles, allowing for lots of creative freedom and experimental designs.”
One of the numerous artists commissioned by the Japanese brewery Derailleur Brew Works, which is revolutionising the beer industry, is Okomoto san. And we do have a distinct meaning. Derailleur stands out not just for the tastes and beers it creates, but also for the part it plays in the neighbourhood and the way it supports regional illustrators and artists.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
Dear Monday: A fresh look for the coaching platform helping women lead the change
With its daring new look, Dear Monday, a well-known coaching platform dedicated to empowering women in leadership, embarks on a new chapter. With a fresh name and eye-catching design by Frankfurt-based firm Arndt Benedikt, the rebrand is more than just a transformation—it’s a call to action for a more equitable and purposeful workplace.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
How we built Bluey’s world
One of the greatest children’s television programs ever produced is Bluey. Catriona Drummond, the lead art director for series one (and parts of series two), created and established the incredibly lovely and appealing scenery, which contributes to its overall genius. The play, which is set in Brisbane, Australia, where Catriona is from, showcased not only her artistic abilities but also her innate knowledge of the city’s geography.
Find out more in It’s NIce That.
It turns out the iconic Jaws poster design isn’t as terrifying as you thought
You have undoubtedly seen the poster artwork for Jaws, even if you haven’t seen the original film. A consistent addition to our list of the greatest movie posters, it effectively and simply conveys the drama and intensity of Spielberg’s work, drawing in viewers with minimal details.
The ad skilfully manipulates the viewer’s gaze to depict the mesmerising threat of a great white shark soaring over the water towards a woman swimming on the surface, clearly aware of the danger below—or is it?
Find out more in Creative Bloq.
About DWH
DWH is an award winning Coventry-based creative design agency offering a full range of services including:
June 2025 News Roundup
Here is our round up of the news stories and industry articles that caught our eye during June 2025.
These iconic logo rebrands ditch design briefs
Redesigning a logo is a difficult task because it is crucial to creating a memorable brand identity. Although we humbly believe that many organisations need to rebrand, doing so is not without risk, which is why many stagnate and cling to the security of familiarity.
Find out more in Creative Bloq.
Birra Moretti makes a toast to life’s simple pleasures
When you’ve already settled in for an evening beverage with pals and the sun disappears below the roofs, what do you do? To catch the final golden rays with a cool one in hand, take your chair, gather your friends and hike to the closest hilltop. That’s the answer.
Chairs, the hero movie in Birra Moretti’s recently announced worldwide campaign, was made by Lucky Generals and helmed by Sam Pilling, and it is based on this wonderfully ridiculous notion. It’s a light-hearted, cinematic tribute to tradition, community, and the joy of doing something easy together.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
Is the age of the specialist over in creative agencies?
For decades, the creative industry has celebrated the expert: the master of motion graphics, the virtuoso of typography, the brand strategist extraordinaire.
But how long will that last as AI changes the way we work, platforms break up more quickly than we can count them, and budgets get tighter everywhere?
Find out more in Creative Boom.
The book immortalising the lost art of fan-made record sleeves
Kevan Russell, Dominique Russell’s father, gave daughter two 45-inch record covers a few years ago.
These were fan-made artefacts, yellowing sheets of paper with collaged pictures and felt-tip pen drawings on them that were secured with Sellotape. Dominique, a historical and archival photographer who now works at the British Library, became obsessed with these two dusty pieces of art very quickly.
Find out more in It’s Nice That.
Snap to release lightweight AR glasses that double as a wearable computer
The new lightweight AR glasses with see-through lenses that also function as a wearable computer have been released by Snap Inc. The immersive Specs, which was unveiled at the Augmented World Expo 2025, will be released in 2026 with a number of features included in the next Snap OS upgrade.
Find out more in Designboom.
How the Royal College of Art’s technical team help transform creative careers
You probably consider reputation, location, and course structure while selecting a university for your postgraduate studies. However, have you thought about what might have been the most important aspect of your schooling?
A strong technical services team can make the difference between having the know-how to actualise your idea and not being able to. And there is a secret powerhouse at the Royal College of Art (RCA).
Find out more in Creative Boom.
The best rebrands of all time
The most successful rebrands strike a delicate balance between tradition and modern design, but they are not risk-free. On the one hand, you could risk losing your brand’s reputation if you continue to use its distinctive character. However, if you follow the trends, you can end up alienating your current audience.
Find out more in Creative Bloq.
Meet Doris, the amazing stop-motion octopus
The octopus is an amazing water creature with its bobbly skin, boneless body, and bright brain. But with Hayley Morris, an animation director at Nerd Productions, creating Doris, a remarkably detailed Giant Pacific Octopus out of yarn, lace, beads, crepe paper and more, our passion for the species has been exploding. Doris appears in the new documentary series OCTOPUS! on Prime Video, which is narrated by Phoebe Waller-Bridge and uses stop-motion animation.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
About DWH
DWH is an award winning Coventry-based creative design agency offering a full range of services including:
May 2025 News Roundup
Here is our round up of the news stories and industry articles that caught our eye during May 2025.
Why do all graphic designers use Macs?
From machine performance and dependability to Apple’s environment, astute product placement, and annoyance at needing to commit ASCII codes to memory for Windows typesetting, this Reddit question has generated a wide range of recommendations.
Apple computers and the creative industries have a long history together, as many have noted. At first, it was more often a matter of necessity than preference.Find out more in Creative Bloq.
Why you need to channel your five-year-old mind
Never before have we been so productive. Deadlines were fulfilled. I completed the tasks. However, we’ve lost something crucial along the way: room for creativity.
As if creativity were exclusive to artists and designers, we have instead confined it to specific vocations, abilities, and even personality types. People frequently assume that I must be skilled at drawing because I work in a creative field. I’m not, spoiler warning. It can be challenging to distinguish between my son’s and my own nursery artwork at times. However, in my opinion, creativity is essentially about thinking.
Find out more in Creative Bloq.
11 unexpected tips for supporting mental health at work
Mental Health Awareness Week is underway. In light of this, everyone has heard the standard advice: take pauses, stay hydrated, and take a stroll. These items aren’t usually sufficient to change your perspective, even though they can sometimes be the perfect remedy.
The truth is that you cannot just flip a switch to change from a negative to a positive frame of mind. This is because mental health is about developing long-lasting habits that promote your wellbeing every single day, not only about avoiding burnout. It involves identifying the little things that cause you to see things differently.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
Wellcome Collection’s new campaign
What is the scent of health? What does it mean to be healthy? What happens if we start asking better questions instead of pursuing answers?
This month, Wellcome Collection is launching a new destination promotion that prioritises curiosity, and these are just a handful of the prompts that are popping up all across London. The new approach, which was created by Nice and Serious, reframes the museum and library as a place to reflect, reframe, and reconsider what it means to be human in addition to positioning them as a free cultural treasure.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
10 ways to improve your 3D modelling
3D is a broad discipline with a wide range of applications, including architecture, animation, film effects, and product design. However, some components transcend all of these domains. In light of this, I’ve developed my best texturing advice for handling materials and designs.
Check out our selection of the top 3D modelling programs if you require the necessary tools. For inspiration, we’ve also compiled a list of the top 3D artwork. Here are my suggestions in the interim.
Find out more in Creative Bloq.
How Liverpool FC’s rebrand was powered by its fans
In English football, something remarkable happened recently: Liverpool FC won the Premier League title for the second time. They are now on par with Manchester United, who have both won the English championship 20 times, when you include it in addition to their 18 premier league wins from before the Premier League era.
However, it’s not the only significant story to emerge from Anfield this year. Recently, Liverpool and brand firm Bulletproof collaborated to produce an unparalleled football identity driven by supporters. This was more than just a rebrand; it was about encapsulating the spirit, voice, and unwavering conviction that characterise the club and the city.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
McVitie’s Chocolate Digestives turn 100
In a humorous campaign to commemorate the 100th anniversary of McVitie’s Chocolate Digestives, TBWA places the popular snack in the same category as the telephone and the wheel as the greatest human inventions in history. To be honest, they present a strong argument.
The campaign, which was implemented across digital, experiential, out-of-home, and public relations channels, celebrates the “Choc Dig”—as the team lovingly refers to it—as a cultural icon in a light-hearted yet deliberate manner.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
About DWH
DWH is an award winning Coventry-based creative design agency offering a full range of services including:
March 2025 News Roundup
Here is our round up of the news stories and industry articles that caught our eye during March 2025.
Humane Society International UK has become Humane World for Animals
More than just a name change, Humane Society International UK has changed its name to Humane World for Animals. In addition to bringing the organisation into line with its international peers, this new brand embodies its bold, transnational goal of putting an end to all forms of animal abuse.
The redesign is a daring step forward for the animal welfare cause, backed by creative firm Nexus Studios and a star-studded campaign including pop diva Sia, directed by Johnny Kelly.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
Nostalgic fun for iced tea brand HALFDAY
Being the preferred brand in a market crowded with kombuchas, seltzers, and elixirs laced with adaptogens, where health-conscious consumers are growing more picky about what they buy, is no small task. However, sticking out was precisely the intention for HALFDAY, a ready-to-drink iced tea brand that seeks to strike a balance between nostalgic flavour and contemporary wellbeing.
The responsibility of redesigning HALFDAY’s visual identity and brand universe fell to Earthling Studio. With a strong dose of maverick fun, carefree escapism, and nostalgia for the 1990s, they gave it a daring new style.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
LinkedIn’s playful new campaign encourages Gen Z to find their next job
That nagging notion that perhaps a change is in order is something we’ve all experienced. Young professionals today are more prone than ever to look into new opportunities, whether it’s the allure of flexible scheduling, the prospect of professional advancement, or the pull of a more purpose-driven work.
This concept is emphasised in LinkedIn’s most recent campaign, Got Itchy Feet?, which takes the phrase literally to offer a light-hearted yet perceptive look at career conundrums.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
AI isn’t the ‘creative cure-all’ that some hoped
Video game companies are putting caution before change, according to the recently released Unity Gaming Report, which was unveiled today at GDC 2025. As the research notes, “AI hasn’t quite been the creative cure-all that some hoped,” suggesting that the time for generative AI to be the panacea for all of the industry’s issues is not yet here.
Find out more in Creative Bloq.
Longbottom & Cos playfully proper rebrand
Longbottom & Co., a notable brand in the tomato juice market, has established a solid reputation for quality over the years. It has long been renowned for its dedication to using freshly pressed tomatoes and all-natural, pronounceable ingredients.
However, the issue was that its visual identity evoked a generic, own-brand aesthetic rather than reflecting its premium position. Derek&Eric, a creative agency, responded by reimagining the brand and creating a new personality for Longbottom & Co. that combines British heritage with a contemporary, fun twist.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
Different Leaf evolves from cannabis magazine to creative platform
Different Leaf has been a reliable source for intelligent, superior editorial on cannabis since its launch in 2019. Established by seasoned publisher Michael Kusek, the publication established a new benchmark for examining cannabis in relation to wellness, travel, cuisine, and culture.
However, in an effort to change how cannabis is viewed and incorporated into the creative industries, Different Leaf is now changing course and relaunching as a cultural platform.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
All Flows Festival returns to Milton Keynes
Are you feeling down after February? Now, here’s something to anticipate. The atmosphere of a room filled with creative energy is really amazing. when inspiration strikes when you least expect it and thoughts flow freely.
That’s exactly what’s in store for you at All Flows 2025, the small-scale creative industries festival that’s quickly emerging as the most talked-about event for the design industry in the UK.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
Use Design To Design Change
Branding is an operating system for organisations, not only a visual identity. James Hurst’s book Use Design To Design Change, which questions traditional branding narratives and offers a practical toolkit for creating brands with purpose, is based on this idea.
Hurst builds on his initial set of workshop exercises with this second edition, incorporating strategic insights, real-world experiences, and a critical viewpoint on how brands function in a constantly shifting environment.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
About DWH
DWH is an award winning Coventry-based creative design agency offering a full range of services including:
February 2025 News Roundup
Here is our round up of the news stories and industry articles that caught our eye during February 2025.
Cadbury’s ‘Made to Share’ campaign
‘Made to Share’, Cadbury’s most recent integrated campaign, has once again caught the spirit of daily kindness. The chocolate company has unveiled limited-edition Dairy Milk bars that honour the little but significant actions that unite people, created in partnership with its international creative firm VCCP and using packaging created by Bulletproof.
The iconic Cadbury Dairy Milk packaging has been whimsically redesigned as the campaign’s centrepiece. These limited-edition bars use clever chunk distinctions to recognise the various roles people play in daily scenarios, giving a humorous tribute to the way we naturally share chocolate with friends and family.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
Illustrators North launches in Northern Ireland
It may be a lonely life, as anyone who has pursued a solo career knows. It’s easy to become caught up in your own little world, even if you love what you do. Ashwin Chacko and Clive McFarland believe that this is particularly true for illustrators.
They understand how isolated it may be because they are authors and illustrators too. In order to create a vibrant professional community of illustrators in Northern Ireland, they founded Illustrators North.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
Christie’s first AI art auction provokes fierce debate
Auction houses have already begun experimenting with AI art. ‘Autonomous AI artist’ Botto earned $351,600 at Sotheby’s last year. However, Christie’s choice to have a whole AI art auction this month is drawing a lot of criticism.
It is scarcely unexpected that there is dispute. In addition to the concern that AI would eliminate jobs for artists, many of the most well-known AI picture generators of today were trained on copyrighted content without authorisation. AI art isn’t always stealing, though. For those who oppose image generation, is this the proper battle?
Find out more in Creative Bloq.
The V&A unveils new brand
The V&A has introduced a bold new visual identity for its employer brand, created by design firm Wonderhood, in an effort to draw in and keep diverse talent. The museum is using this new approach as it deals with a changing job market following the epidemic, which has changed how people perceive work, especially in the creative industries.
With a large collection of art, design, and performance, the V&A is one of the best museums in the world, having been founded in 1852. Though the museum has been there for more than 173 years, it has also been burdened with labels of being “posh,” “traditional,” and “outdated.”
Find out more in Creative Boom.
McDonald’s launches ‘Order Like Stormzy’ campaign
As part of a new campaign created by Leo Burnett UK and Red Consultancy, McDonald’s has opened a high-profile partnership with British music legend Stormzy, urging fans to “Order like Stormzy.”
Stormzy’s signature McDonald’s order, which consists of nine McNuggets, fries, Sprite, an Oreo McFlurry, and BBQ sauce, is the centrepiece of the promotion, giving fans a taste of his favourite meal.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
Sienna Martz unveils arts installation
As part of the ‘Of Wonders, Wild and New’ exhibition, which was inspired by Alice in Wonderland, a bright portal of colour and texture has blossomed within the Royal Botanical Gardens. With A Portal Blooms in the Cradle of Night, an immersive artwork that encourages sustainability and allows visitors to enter a realm where reality and magic collide, fibre artist Sienna Martz has realised her goal.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
Why are so many brands ditching their logo?
The recent See You in the Morning ad by Kellogg has generated a lot of discussion about whether it was a brilliant idea or a brand disaster. It’s the former for me. It radiates confidence by reducing the brand promise to its most basic components: its recognisable script wordmark and a catchphrase that dominates the morning.
Find out more in Creative Bloq
Why brand audits are important
As a designer or agency, conducting a brand audit is common procedure when you take on a new client. This has nothing to do with accounting, despite the name. It’s ideal to think of it as a brand “health check,” which helps you and the client understand the brand’s present position, perception, and areas for improvement.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
Trainline’s ‘Bums on Board’ campaign encourages Brits to take the train
Bums on Board, the newest campaign from Trainline’s sustainability program I Came by Train, is a humorous yet effective effort to get more British citizens to take the train instead of driving at least one trip.
Bums on Board is attempting to demonstrate that combating climate change can be as easy as sitting down, with comedian and actor Asim Chaudhry providing his voice to the campaign’s humorous call to action.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
About DWH
DWH is an award winning Coventry-based creative design agency offering a full range of services including:
January 2025 News Roundup
Here is our round up of the news stories and industry articles that caught our eye during January 2025.
The folklore of Henry Hung Chang is rich in symbolism but has delicate colours
Born in a temple established by his grandparents, Henry Hung Chang grew up in Taiwan. He claims, “As a closed-off queer child, I was both perplexed and captivated.” He tells us that although he found many aspects of his rigidly religious upbringing challenging, he was enthralled with the folktales found in many East Asian folk faiths, including his family’s. These legendary tales from his early years would serve as a major source of inspiration for him as a painter and artist years later.
Find out more in It’s Nice That.
Microsoft’s outrageous Google website imitation branded a ‘new low’
It is said that imitation is the purest form of flattery, which may be why Dell opted to completely abandon Apple’s ‘Pro’ and ‘Pro Max’ branding schemes for its own laptops this week. Microsoft has now presented an even more egregious instance of what we may kindly refer to as “borrowing.”
The business has come under fire for mimicking the look of another reasonably well-known search engine on the Bing search results page. If you search for “Google” on Bing, you can mistakenly believe that you have truly left the latter website. Unfortunately, it appears that you are still heavily using Bing.
Find out more in Creative Bloq.
Art Vinyl names Record Cover Artwork of the Year
At the Hari in Belgravia, London, Art Vinyl announced the winner of the 20th greatest Art Vinyl Award, which is the yearly art prize for the year’s greatest record cover design.
‘Love Heart Cheat Code’, the fourth studio album by the Australian jazz/funk band Hiatus Kaiyote, featured artwork by multimedia artist Rajni Perera, located in Toronto, which won first prize. The record was selected from a varied shortlist of 50 recognisable and memorable vinyl cover art pieces from 2024 and was released by Brainfeeder and Ninja Tune.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
It’s official: AI is coming for your job
Concerned about your graphic design job? If not, perhaps you ought to be. because the profession has received dismal news from the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) most recent Future of Jobs Report.
According to the 2025 research, graphic design will be the eleventh fastest-declining employment area over the next five years, with 1,000 firms representing over 14 million people across 55 nations.
Compared to the previous survey, which classified graphic design as a “moderately growing” profession, it represents a significant change. Additionally, there are no rewards for identifying the primary offender.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
From brick to banana
Before smartphones, wearable technology, and scrolling was a hobby, Nokia was the company that created the unbreakable “brick” phone, Snake battles, and personalised ringtones. During a period when technology was still figuring out its role in society, the Finnish business rose to prominence with its futuristic “banana,” which was made famous in The Matrix, sleek silver 8210, and Y2K flip phones.
Nokia shaped personality in addition to producing phones. Mobile phones were an extension of who you were before Samsungs or iPhones became the standard. Nokia made these gadgets appealing—even stylish. It was the first to use technology as a means of self-expression, when the focus was on who you were when you pulled the trigger rather than likes, comments, or shares.
Find out more in It’s Nice That.
Parkinson’s UK gets an overhaul
Parkinson’s UK and London creative agency Red Stone have partnered to give the organisation’s brand a striking new appearance that focuses on addressing the requirements of the modern Parkinson’s community. Since Parkinson’s disease is the fastest-growing neurological disorder in the world, impacting almost 153,000 people in the UK alone, the charity sought an identity that more accurately reflected its goal of ensuring that everyone with the disease may live better today.
Understanding the lived experiences of the Parkinson’s community served as the foundation for the creative process. Red Stone engaged with more than a thousand people by holding workshops, conducting interviews, and even participating in neighbourhood gatherings.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
HOME Arches: £3.5m artist development hub opens in Manchester
The opening of a new £3.5 million artist development hub along Whitworth Street West, tucked beneath one of Manchester’s busiest railway lines, has significantly boosted the area’s arts and culture industry. HOME Arches, a component of the city’s top arts venue HOME, provides 5,000 hours of free studio, development, and manufacturing space annually in an effort to encourage local artists.
Three historic railway arches have been converted into a hub for the development of creative talent thanks to the initiative, which was partially supported by the government’s Levelling Up fund. Co-working spaces, rehearsal rooms and a specially designed public exhibition area that is visible from the street are all part of the 258 square metre building.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
About DWH
DWH is an award winning Coventry-based creative design agency offering a full range of services including:
2024 News Roundup
Here is our round up of the news stories and industry articles that caught our eye during 2024.
January 2024
North Face celebrates 50 years of its parka
The North Face parka was first introduced in 1973 as technical clothing for harsh environments, but it has since evolved into a timeless item of winter apparel.
Read the article in Creative Review.
February 2024
Barbara Kruger’s ‘anti retrospective’
The artist’s latest exhibition at London’s Serpentine Gallery combines new video installations with recreated versions of earlier pieces to disorienting effect.
Anticipating her first solo institutional display in the UK in more than 20 years, Barbara Kruger’s remarks at the Serpentine opening were violently cut short. The offender? Better yet, Kruger’s body of work. Voice samples and clattering sound effects from her installations echoed around the room, competing with everything and everyone else for attention.
Read the article in Creative Review.
March 2024
AI and generative art
Refik Anadol wants to go beyond generative art’s “shiny pixels” and demystify artificial intelligence.
One of the most well-known AI artists today is Refik Anadol, a technologist and artist. Rather than merely following the trend, he has made significant contributions to its advancement.
Find out more from It’s Nice That.
April 2024
Catfluencers square off in Sheba’s latest promo
Eight of the most well-known cats on the internet are competing to be the fastest gravy licker in a competition called The Gravy Race. Even if one in four pet owners have set up a social media profile for their animal companions, regrettably, not all of them will be able to rise to the esteemed position of “petfluencer.”
Read the article in Creative Review.
May 2024
Heinz’s goal is to produce an advertisement in five days by moving “at the speed of culture.”
Since introducing its global platform “It has to be Heinz,” the food company has been able to quickly adapt to local trends and produce its most recent advertisement.
Read the article in Marketing Week.
June 2024
KFC wants us to believe again
Right now, a lot of things—like software businesses, political parties, and sports teams—are vying for our belief. All KFC wants is for you to have faith in chicken.
“Believe in Chicken” parodies the universal reality that it’s difficult to know what to genuinely believe in these days given the crazy environment we live in. According to Martin Rose, ECD at Mother, the agency behind the company’s latest campaign, KFC is aware that chicken is still the one food item on which we can all consistently rely.
Read the full article in Creative Review.
July 2024
The direction of the creative industry and strategies for surviving the next fifteen years
Creative Boom is commemorating its 15th anniversary this month. This is an excellent chance to consider how much has changed for creatives since our inception in 2007. To be honest, though, that pales in comparison to the significant upheaval the sector is expected to undergo in the next fifteen years.
Read the article in Creative Boom.
August 2024
The poetic illustrations by Samar Maakaroun for an Arabic phrase book
“Haraka baraka,” which means “movement is a blessing” in English and is used throughout the Levant and much of the Arabic-speaking world, refers to the advantages of play and activity. The phrase appears in the title of a new book of Arabic proverbs authored by Pentagram partner Samar Maakaroun, who oversaw the book’s design, and SkatePal, an organisation founded in 2013 to promote skateboarding among young people in Palestine.
Find out more in Creative Review.
September 2024
Presenting Tom Strom and his hilarious yet lethal illustrations
Tom Strom is a rising American illustrator with a background in tattoo art whose images will captivate you and maybe give you a little fright. But would life be the same without an occasional dose of danger?
Find out more in Creative Boom.
October 2024
50 typefaces that designers will like in 2025
It’s funny how typography keeps changing every year despite being primarily founded on timeless, fundamental concepts. Most significantly, some of the top font foundries are always creating new types and bringing well-loved oldies back to life.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
November 2024
Pentagram reveals the Guggenheim’s single worldwide identity
Created by Pentagram partner Harry Pearce, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, a bulwark of modern and contemporary art since 1937, has unveiled a unified visual identity. The Guggenheim’s four locations—New York, Venice, Bilbao, and the soon-to-open Abu Dhabi—are all united under the new brand system.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
December 2024
Presenting Pantone’s 2025 Colour of the Year, Mocha Mousse
One of the most closely kept secrets in the creative world is Pantone’s Colour of the Year, which was just formally revealed. We present Mocha Mousse, a “mellow brown infused with a sensorial and comforting warmth” for 2025. This shade will establish the tone for the upcoming year in interior design, fashion, and other fields.
This yearly tradition of choosing a colour that embodies the world’s zeitgeist has been one of the most talked-about occasions in the design calendar for almost 25 years.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
About DWH
DWH is an award winning Coventry-based creative design agency offering a full range of services including:
December 2024 News Roundup
Here is our round up of the news stories and industry articles that caught our eye during December 2024.
How to expertly finish creative projects before the joyous holidays
Isn’t it wonderful that Christmas is approaching? Regretfully, creative professionals seldom ever use this phrase. Because even though everyone enjoys holidays, the last few weeks of the year can feel like a tightrope walk. Client requests mount, deadlines approach, and workload management becomes extremely difficult.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
Type 00 is unveiled by Jaguar during Miami Art Week.
The response to Jaguar’s new visual identity introduction last month was, to put it mildly, divided. Some were perplexed by the brand’s daring choice to abandon its recognisable “growler” logo and adopt an unabashedly modernist style. For a marque with such a rich history, the change felt bold, possibly even dangerous. Critics questioned whether this redesign would fail to connect with new audiences and alienate supporters.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
The contentious new Six Nations logo
Sports teams’ and competitions’ new logos are frequently the most controversial. After all, and with good reason, sports tend to evoke more intense passion than, say, consumer goods or fashion brands. However, the magnitude of the opposition to the new Six Nations emblem might have taken organisers by surprise.
The “electrifying action” and “vital spark of connection” of the tournament are supposed to be symbolised by the new identity. However, that spark landed on social media, which is a dry tinder, and caught fire, creating a flaming pyre of mockery that now poses a threat to the men’s competition.
Find out more in Creative Bloq.
AI might jeopardise up to €22 billion in earnings for producers of music and video
According to a worldwide study assessing the economic impact of AI in the music and audiovisual industries, which was commissioned by the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC), generative AI will see growth in both industries, but if the global copyright framework does not change, creators’ earnings are expected to decline sharply by 2028.
Find out more in Creative Industry News.
Presenting Pantone’s 2025 Colour of the Year, Mocha Mousse.
One of the most closely kept secrets in the creative world is Pantone’s Colour of the Year, which was just formally revealed. We present Mocha Mousse, a “mellow brown infused with a sensorial and comforting warmth” for 2025. This shade will establish the tone for the upcoming year in interior design, fashion, and other fields.
This yearly tradition of choosing a colour that embodies the world’s zeitgeist has been one of the most talked-about occasions in the design calendar for almost 25 years.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
Salesforce’s ambitious plans to implement 1 billion enterprise AI agents in a year
Salesforce introduced Agentforce, which heralds a new era of business-useful autonomous AI-powered agents, during its annual Dreamforce conference in September. The software may open up new avenues for marketing and advertising in addition to operational management and customer service.
Find out more in The Drum.
About DWH
DWH is an award winning Coventry-based creative design agency offering a full range of services including: