#34 | Top 40: Design | Tokyo Cool, Canned and Designed to Glow
Anime vibes in beverage form from ARGONAUT
Author: Doug Zanger
Doug Zanger is the founder and editor-in-chief of Indie Agency News. He is also the founder of the Creative Bohemian consultancy, lives in the Pacific Northwest and is insufferable about it.
#35 | Top 40: Design | Historic Hamptons Inn Gets a Luxe Identity Refresh
Luxury branding from FerebeeLane that’s ready for its close-up
#36 | Top 40: Design | Palmetto Citizens Gets a Playful Polish
A logo glow-up from crescent to cool from Walrus
#37 | Top 40: Design | Design That Heals: Stoltz’s Hospital Rebrand
Healthcare looks better in Idaho Falls
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A beast of a mascot meets handcrafted design from Drake Cooper
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God-is Rivera is Back! And She’s Ready to Shake Things Up
Burrell's new Chief Strategy Officer brings her energy and vision to the historic agency
Pitch Black’s New Era: An Event Grows Into a Powerful Platform for Black Ideas
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Old Bay, Emojis, and Ravens Forever: Planit’s Matt Doud Shines on Random Q
The Planit co-founder keeps it real with Hall of Fame emojis, seafood seasoning debates and more
Meet an Indie Freelancer: Building Big Ideas in a Small Attention Span World
From agency newsletters to award-winning social media, Jack shows how quick thinking and a clear voice can create lasting brand impact
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Philosophy, pizza, and some seriously good advice
Uncharted’s Territory: Redefining the Modern Indie Agency
How three friends built a nimble, culturally fluent shop that’s challenging outdated norms and leaning into purposeful disruption
Show Off: Inside HAYMAKER’s Refreshingly Human Work for Seattle’s Best Coffee
CEO Jay Kamath shares how the team landed the platform, found the tone, and made something everyone could relate to