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Design Dept's Ali Martín Filsoof on building brands with substance and simplicity

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The Los Angeles-based studio has quietly carved a space for brand identities that balance radical simplicity with cultural depth, drawing on Ali's own richly layered upbringing and global mindset. What unique brand truth can we claim as our own?" Designing for trust It's clear that Ali doesn't see branding as surface-deep.

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New identity for cashmere brand Gobi is deeply rooted in Mongolian culture

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It has a great deal of equity and recognition in Mongolia, but wanted help in growing the brand outside the country. As they saw it, the only way to do this was to travel to Mongolia for a week of discovery and workshops. This makes them unique, and it's the story we needed to tell and build the Gobi brand around."

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Why accessibility shouldn't compromise on aesthetic

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SomeOne founding partner Simon Manchipp delves into their recent project with the Motability Scheme, explaining why brands in this sector need to change. Nowadays, there's no excuse for brands and services to be inaccessible with so many tools at their disposal to ensure otherwise.

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Hotlist 2025: the 25 most popular design studios, as voted for by their peers

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Paula Scher , Michael Bierut, Marina Willer, Samar Maakaroun, Eddie Opara and others have led some of the most iconic branding and design projects of our time, and it's ultimately Pentagram's ability to evolve while maintaining high standards of creativity that's led them to top our list.

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The 25 creative studios inspiring us the most in 2025

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DixonBaxi Simon Dixon and Aporva Baxi's London powerhouse specialises in creating brand strategies and design systems for "brave businesses" that want to challenge convention, including Hulu, Audible, and the Premier League. The studio had an exceptional start to 2025 by collaborating with Roblox on a brand new design system.

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The best new typefaces for January 2025 from leading foundries and designers

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Its nine weights, from Thin to Black, along with more than 70 custom ligatures, make it a standout choice for luxury branding, editorial layouts and digital campaigns. Whether used for editorial design or branding, this typeface offers a natural, authentic feel.

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'Storytelling and emotional connection matter more than aesthetics,' says illustrator Fangfang Han

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She has already worked on projects with various clients, covering travel and lifestyle topics for UK publications such as Teen Breathe and creating children's book illustrations for Ximalaya in China. That blend of traditional Chinese roots and international exposure has shaped how I see the world and tell stories through my work."