Teach First rebrands with a snappy new identity by Johnson Banks
The charity has ditched its “corporate” identity in favour of an all-encompassing rebrand that reflects its mission to create fair education for all
Why aren’t brands being braver with type?
Bespoke typefaces are on the rise, but are brands making the most of them? As a wave of geometric sans serifs take over, we ask if it’s time branding embraced a bolder approach
Burger chain Byron has quietly unveiled a new logo
The updated design, apparently inspired by guests sitting at a table, is part of a wider overhaul of Byron’s visual identity
What voice does your brand need?
Brands today need not only a clear visual identity, but an aural one too. But how is this best achieved? CR speaks to Roscoe Williamson, Head of Branding at MassiveMusic London and Pierre Nabhan of branding agency JoosNabhan for some expert advice
Arto LIFEWTR aims to give a canvas to artists
The premium bottled water brand is dedicated to showcasing emerging artistic talent through its packaging and ad campaigns. But is it a genuine cause for good or a diluted distraction from the plastic debate?
“An unfinished picture”: JKR’s identity for whiskey brand Athru
The visual identity for Athru draws on Irish landscapes and folklore – but has a decidedly contemporary feel
Manchester charity Gaddum’s rebrand aims to “speak your language”
True North has stripped back Gaddum’s branding to the bare bones, basing the charity’s new tone and identity on the idea of a supportive friend
How I Get Ideas: Sound Designer Yuri Suzuki
The sound designer and recent Pentagram addition gets his ideas from a surprising array of places, whether that’s the latest Marvel blockbuster or the scribblings in his personal collection of Moleskine notebooks he has built up over the past decade
House of Commons gets an updated visual identity
Branding agency SomeOne ushered in the House’s first visual upgrade in ten years, with a newly aligned focus on digital touchpoints
New idents by Superunion aim to show ARTE TV as a “culture magnet”
European channel ARTE TV has launched a new series of charming idents created by Superunion, which are designed to give a nod to its position as a cultural hub
dn&co’s “straight-talking” identity for the Royal Docks
London’s Royal Docks is set to be transformed over the next 20 years, in what is billed as one of the UK’s biggest regeneration projects. We talk to design studio dn&co about creating a brand identity for the area
KFC ends all merch wars by creating its own bucket hat
Is it a bucket? Is it a hat? W+K Amsterdam has teamed up with KFC Russia on the new streetwear accessory that nobody asked for but we’re glad is here
Making Money: Advice and real life stories on the relationship between creativity and cash
Advice and real life stories on the relationship between creativity and cash
