Notes from the studio
Thinking on design, brand systems, motion, and the craft of running an independent creative agency.
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Brand
Why identity systems outlast logos
A logo is a mark. An identity system is a set of rules that lets a brand grow without losing itself. Here is why the difference matters.
18 Jun 20255 min
Process
The case for slow design
Speed is a feature of delivery, not of thinking. The best design decisions are the ones that survive a week of scrutiny.
02 May 20254 min
Motion
Motion as identity, not decoration
How a brand moves is part of what it says. We treat motion as a design discipline, not a post-production effect.
21 Mar 20256 min
Digital
Designing for trust in fintech
Trust is not a feature you can add at the end. It is the sum of every design decision — from type weight to error messages.
10 Feb 20257 min
Studio
The studio model: why generalists win
A studio is not a collection of specialists. It is a team of generalists who can hold the whole picture.
05 Dec 20245 min