COMPUTERARTS.CREATIVEBLOQ.COMEditor’s letter
Are top 10 (or 30) lists of any real use to the jobbing
creative, or just the preferred format for click-bait
websites? It’s a question that comes up a bit, but in the
case of Computer Arts’ annual UK Studio Listings, it’s a
question that’s very easy to answer.
Many lists judge studios based on factors such as how
many awards they’ve won, sidelining brilliant agencies
that don’t enter them, and ignoring the subtler factors
that make a studio truly respected in the industry. Our UK
Studio Rankings is judged by industry professionals, so it’s
a snapshot in time of who’s doing the best work each year,
as voted by the people who count.
Hitting the top spot in 2019’s list is Superunion, the
multiple trophy winner at this year’s Brand Impact Awards.
And to celebrate, they’ve created this month’s wraparound
cover. Head over to page 42 to see the full list of the best
UK studios leading the way in 2019.
Elsewhere, we lift the lid on what it takes to produce
great packaging design for consumables – there’s plenty
of food for thought over on page 70. We also chat to the
colourful graphic fine artist Erik Jones about his recent
exhibitions on page 64, and as ever, look at two fantastic
recent project diaries that showcase excellence in motion
graphics and visual identity.
And if you’re in any way interested in colour, next issue
should be one to check out, as we investigate current colour
trends in design and beyond. Enjoy!
FEATURING
PERNICLAS BEDOW
Turn to page 16 to discover the range of
collectable (and occasionally unreliable)
furnishings that Perniclas Bedow has
assembled in his Stockholm studio.
http://www.bedow.seGABOR SCHREIER
The chief creative officer at multi-
national consultancy Saffron reveals
on page 80 how teams collaborate on
projects across borders and timezones.
http://www.saffron-consultants.comWELCOME NOVEMBER 2019
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KEEP IN TOUCH WITH...
BEREN NEALE
Editor
[email protected]ERIK JONES
Hyper-realistic female forms meet a
kaleidoscope of geometric possibilities
on the canvas, in the hands of New York
artist Erik Jones. More on page 64.
http://www.erikjonesart.comBEKKI STOVEL
The creative director of Steele & Stovell
explains on page 22 how it’s not good
enough for studios to produce authentic
work – they need to do it with soul, too.
http://www.steeleandstovell.co.ukHELEN HARTLEY
Our food branding feature on page 70
brings you insights from industry experts,
including Helen Hartley from global
design consultancy Elmwood.
http://www.elmwood.com