Daily Updates: Dec 30
Design Spotlight is a curated database of design cases, showcasing daily updates from various design studios and agencies. Here are the updates from Dec 30.
Sdl 1998 2025 by SDL
Book Design For A Global Design Publisher
Stockholm Design Lab created and edited “Stockholm Design Lab: 1998–2025,” a 456-page monograph published by Victionary in Hong Kong with worldwide distribution through Thames & Hudson. The softcover volume (210 x 266 mm) distills an original 500-page concept into an accessible format, organized into 15 richly illustrated chapters spanning optics, restaurants, AI, vehicles, sports, art, tape, fashion, music, light, theatres, architecture, typography, technology, and flowers. Featuring 1,016 images and behind-the-scenes material, the book offers an inside look at Stockholm Design Lab’s methods, inspirations, and cross-industry impact over 27 years. Forewords and launch events in Tokyo and Stockholm underscore the studio’s ongoing relevance. The project showcases Stockholm Design Lab’s editorial rigor, art direction, and production craft, delivering a comprehensive resource for designers, creatives, and enthusiasts.
Young Yandex by ESH
Rebrand For A Youth It Community
Young&&Yandex, a community for young IT professionals, was rebranded to capture the energy of productive imperfection—a phase of exploration and growth. The identity keeps the beloved mascots and Yandex Geo typeface with signature yellow, while introducing a flexible system that scales from social media and events to merchandise, video, and outdoor campaigns. A refreshed logo places two facing ampersands to signal dialogue and collaboration. Illustrations mix styles to mirror diverse teams, and tired tech clichés were replaced with playful nods to memes, retro tech, and 8-bit games. A detailed brand guidebook and team training equipped Y&&Y to implement the system across campuses, career events, and public spaces, reinforcing its role within the Yandex ecosystem and attracting new talent.
Music Album And Video Series For A Poetry Centenary Project
OM130 is a collaborative record honoring the 130th anniversary of poet Osip Mandelstam. A roster of contemporary musicians each selected a resonant poem and composed an original song. The album, titled “Сохрани мою речь навсегда,” launched on January 14, 2021 and is available across major streaming platforms. To extend the release, individual videos were produced for every track, with clips accessible via each artist’s name. The project connects classic Russian poetry with current music culture through a multi-artist compilation and a full suite of audiovisual assets, amplifying the poet’s legacy for a broad audience.
Vilnius European Green Capital by Sons & Daughters ID
Visual Identity System For Vilnius As European Green Capital
Vilnius was named 2025 European Green Capital and needed a flexible identity spanning plant guides, energy summits, signage, and campaigns. Sons & Daughters ID created a living system built from branching lines that suggest trees, rivers, roots, and paths. The expanding, dynamic framework functions as patterns, graphic elements, and frames, uniting more than 80 events and initiatives under one consistent voice. The system scales from parks to new cycling routes and kept the city visible across Europe throughout the year. The clarity and cohesion shifted perception: Vilnius was seen not just as the 2025 titleholder, but as a city continually growing greener. The municipality extended the program beyond 2025, cementing the identity as an enduring platform for a greener future.
Nona by Phoney Club
Visual Identity And Campaign For An Independent Handbag Brand
The Phoney Club developed a renewed identity for Nona, a Belgian-founded handbag label now based in the Netherlands. The work builds a craft-led visual world anchored by an Art Deco–inspired brand mark and a custom icon referencing the Wiener Werkstätte, evoking unity and careful construction. The system favors understated elegance and everyday utility, pairing considered typography with quietly confident layouts across print and campaign touchpoints. Photography by Floor Reitsma complements the materials-first ethos and the brand’s focus on small-batch, ethically produced leather goods. Designed to evolve, the identity stays close to the wearer while remaining adaptable across applications.