Wing Walkers: The daredevil performers that dance in the sky

Casey Steffens captures the athleticism, friendship and community behind the unique sport of performing stunts on a flying plane. | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 7 months ago

I’m obsessed!: Why following fixations makes our creative work better

As creatives, when something grabs our attention, it has the potential to really take hold. Our obsessions might temporarily tilt us off balance between work and life, but they can take us to unexpected places creatively. So how do we know if we should follow them? | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 7 months ago

Koto on cooking up recipes for the future of branding

For our final talk of March’s Nicer Tuesdays Sam Howard and Dylan Young of Koto London took us behind the scenes of Seasoned; an initiative the studio started cooking up in 2023 to help up and coming creatives get into the industry. The pair walked us through the design process f … | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 7 months ago

Studio Gruhl dives back into Berlin’s 1990s techno scene in an identity for Spellbound

For the newly founded female-led label, the studio developed a raw and adaptable design system, reminiscent of the heyday of techno. | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 7 months ago

Georgia Semple’s contorted canvases mirror “the tension between perception and reality”

The London-based painter’s earthy palettes swirl through surreal scenes that merge family archives and fiction to create new and imagined realities. | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 7 months ago

“An open door to our inner worlds”: Revue Maison is the magazine dedicated to interpretations of home

The biannual magazine is exploring the “universal yet deeply intimate” subject of the home through a range of inventive personal submissions. | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 7 months ago

“You’re not doomed”

Loud noises, crowded commutes and endless bustle. Thinking of leaving the capital? Alex Bec explores how to keep your career on track when moving beyond London in this week's on Creative Career Conundrums. | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 7 months ago

“In a time when it’s harder than ever to make a living from art, art gets made anyway”: The White Pube on their debut book

Co-founder of The White Pube Zarina Muhammad took to the Nicer Tuesdays stage to outline the narrative behind the duo’s debut book Poor Artists – a story about making art under capitalism. The writer and art critic gave us an insight into the early days of the The White Pube, and … | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 7 months ago

Following the flow state: Stella Murphy on creativity that speaks to the soul

The illustrator and cartoonist took the Nicer Tuesdays audience through the development of her vibrant psychedelic style. From her early beginnings in graphic design and recent editorial briefs for the likes of The New York Times, to how she’s managed to develop a practice of “na … | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 7 months ago

Mañana Mañana from photographer Tessa Ruger asks us to reconsider our relationship with time

The Dutch visual artist explores pace and place in her documentation of the autonomous Spanish community, Andalusia. | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 7 months ago

Lose yourself in the cosmic world of 11:11 Collective’s Risograph animations

A hypnotising hybrid of imperfect prints and digital code – are these analogue animations the dream clubbing visuals? | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 7 months ago

At Stephen Barrett Studio, every project begins with typography

Still channelling the magic of mid-2000s Central Saint Martins, the studio’s founder champions the responsibility designers have in the act of making. | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 7 months ago

Will Norman on crossing the world of grime with model railways for Jme

At March’s Nicer Tuesdays, the filmmaker and director talked us through the process behind his video for Jme’s track TMNT, which saw a miniature version of the grime artist take over a tiny model train village replica of London. Walking us though some of the city’s iconic grime h … | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 7 months ago

“The bittersweet experience of revisiting a place that once felt like home”: Mon Jajaja illustrates London

Drawing out small details in the everyday, the illustrator shares a view of the city up close, in amongst all the entanglements of a nostalgic but imperfect trip. | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 7 months ago

Indulge in the dreamy world of a chocolate factory in the Lithuanian woodlands

Some Films’ campaign for Chocolate Naive feels like a memory shaped by the factory’s woodlands and the family that lives there. | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 7 months ago

POV: The physical design studio is waning. Could a residency model replace it?

Just recently, the major independent design studio Two Times Elliott closed the doors of its permanent studio space. Founder James Horwitz reflects on what’s been lost – but, more importantly, what could be gained from a more fluid working model. | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 7 months ago

A love letter to the lost tradition of queer matchbooks

Darian Newman’s new book compiles a collection of 80 matchbooks – once a pocketable souvenir, now an artefact of the headier days of the gay clubbing scene. | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 7 months ago

Shelby De Fazio’s experimental designs balance chaos with refinement

The designer’s retro-style portfolio celebrates a tactile visual engagement with the world of sound. | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 7 months ago

Time to lay the table: These animated still lifes are a satisfying sight

Spoons, bowls, candles and cups all fall into place in Anjali Kamat’s playful analogue scenes. | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 7 months ago

Vrints-Kolsteren’s design practice is ever-evolving

The Antwerp-based studio has moved beyond graphic design, embracing storytelling, brand strategy, and multi-sensory creative experiences. | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 7 months ago

The Hollywood Sign: a problematic symbol of fantasy and exclusion

Our LA correspondent digs up the history of those monumental letters, and why the site has been a platform for political statements and pranks alike. | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 7 months ago

What do architecture school, giant bouncy castles, and Post Malone have in common? PlayLab.

On the studio’s 20th birthday, we talk to founders Archie Lee Coates IV and Jeff Franklin about trust, inflatables, and the power of staying playful. | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 7 months ago

“You have to be really intentional”

You had a great start straight after university... now what? Shanice Mears shares ways to build momentum and keep your freelance career moving forward on this week’s Creative Career Conundrums. | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 7 months ago

Celebrating the riders who keep their small Peruvian island on the map and on the move

Diego Bendezu visits Taquile, capturing the dedication of those who keep the remote island equipped and accessible. | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 7 months ago

W–E studio’s digital design system for Aaino mimics the tactility of print

Using motion, sound and animation, this online magazine mirrors the pace and rhythm of printed pages. | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 7 months ago

These surreal illustrations express “the general absurdity of being alive”

Taylor Barron blends a playful palette with darker themes, exploring neurodivergence, body image and feminism. | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 7 months ago

Designing with impact: how Pentawards is championing purpose-driven packaging

As the deadline for the 2025 competition approaches, Pentawards’ latest trend report reveals how designers are using packaging to communicate powerful messages, drive social change, and redefine industry standards. | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 8 months ago

Somekind uses typographic texture to craft striking brand narratives

This Brussels-based studio brings together its founders’ varied experiences in projects that centre around texture, collaboration and storytelling | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 8 months ago

At Small Editions, the book is a work of art, not simply a vehicle for its display

The Brooklyn-based artist book publisher blends traditional binding techniques with unconventional materials, leaving no page unturned in its experiments in publishing. | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 8 months ago

Mad and maximal: Laney Punarate’s expansive practice is a product of her eclectic upbringing

Born in Thailand and raised between New Zealand and Portland, Laney’s lively artwork is laced with humour and an adventurous approach. | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 8 months ago

Soft Stir’s third issue explores the impact of collision on culture

The latest edition of this Australian magazine for emerging talent is themed ‘Stories of Collision’, presenting a special curation of Indigenous creatives selected by Wiradjuri artist Jazz Money. | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 8 months ago

Márton Tóth’s organic-meets-metallic visuals are all about setting the mood

The Lisbon-based creative’s two passions – graphic design and electronic music – collide in a fusion of form and fantasy. | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 8 months ago

Kate Pritchard’s playful approach to composition is anything but predictable

Drawing inspiration from poetry, religious handouts and vintage tea card sets, the designer creates unusual compositions that she describes as “absurd or whimsy”. | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 8 months ago

Nari, Hannah Lim, Fromm and Ana Flores: Tickets now available for April’s Nicer Tuesdays!

Next month’s Nicer Tuesdays is sure to give you creative bunch a spring in your step with awe inspiring talks from: a design agency that’s building evolving brands, a sculptor reclaiming colonial design trends from the 18th century, a 3D design studio whose animation style capita … | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 8 months ago

Colourful cut-outs are the building blocks of Charry Kyung’s joyful, geometric designs

The South Korean designer uses Matisse-inspired techniques in her vibrant brand identities, posters, and publications. | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 8 months ago

Laura Coutinho’s dreamy illustrations capture the nostalgic beauty of nature

Using water-based mono-printing to bring her textured scenes to life, the illustrator blends childlike brushstrokes with the atmosphere of old family movie footage. | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 8 months ago

Bond’s wordmark for the world’s largest archipelago takes its shape from island formations

The Helsinki-based studio’s destination identity for Saaristo pays homage to Finland’s wild landscape. | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 8 months ago

From sunrises to headline stories, The New York Times is Sho Shibuya’s daily canvas

With an everyday ritual of painting the newspaper, the artist’s project is a testament to what happens when we treat creativity as something as intrinsic as eating breakfast or brushing our teeth. | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 8 months ago

“You can choose to be intimidated by change or excited by it”

Do I really have to keep up with all the latest tech? Katie Cadwell answers whether learning new tools is imperative to stay relevant in the industry, in this week’s Creative Career Conundrums. | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 8 months ago

Buck’s Eventbrite rebrand embodies the energy of in-person events

As part of a comprehensive reimagining of the platform, Buck strategically repositions the brand as the go-to for event-going. | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 8 months ago

Jasmine Dowling combines photography, collage and motion to create tactile worlds for beauty brands

Full of life and a feast for the eyes, the artist’s soft and slow animations hit just the right note of nostalgia. | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 8 months ago

Does 3D printing have stop motion potential? Eastend Western trials the technique across film genres

The animation studio, led by directors Jack Cunningham and Nicolas Ménard, has released Triple Bill, an anthology of short films where each frame features a unique 3D printed puppet. | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 8 months ago

Bianca Beneduci channels her “huge feelings” directly into the cute characters she crafts

The Brazilian illustrator and animator’s recent exploration of grumpiness in women has left her revelling in creating characters that are “visibly pissed off”. | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 8 months ago

Odds Studio welcomes the warmth of tradition with a retro rebrand for Lolo

The French design studio brings an artisanal family food business back to life with an identity that brings a more modern audience to the table. | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 8 months ago

Plains of Yonder on creating the easter egg-laden opening sequence for The White Lotus

Is this the dream project? The Seattle-based creative studio reveals the research, script scouring and skill that goes into making an opening sequence that gets everyone talking. | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 8 months ago

Blinkink uses the subtle imperfections of cross stitch to craft an animated campaign for Burberry

The production studio has embroidered 120 stitched frames to bring Burberry’s iconic knight logo to life for a journey across London to kick start the fashion house’s Winter 2025 show. | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 8 months ago

Little Troop’s playfully peculiar identity for MoMA’s family festival characterises childhood imagination

A match made in heaven, the world-renowned art gallery collaborates with its NYC neighbour to shape it’s first-ever family festival. | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 8 months ago

How graphic designers can weather an industry on the rocks

A new report, created in collaboration between It’s Nice That’s Insights department and WePresent, explores the uncertain future of design, offering guidance across three areas in flux: trends, research and new roles. Download the full report now over on WePresent. | Continue reading


@itsnicethat.com | 8 months ago