In 2019, Aquí Design had the pleasure of developing the brand identity and the website of Bud Communications, an international PR agency focused on tech (and also our neighbouring company back then!) “PR that makes tech, tick,” that’s the tagline that comes up whenever we think of Bud. In this Get To Know, we speak to Oliver Budgen, Founder and Managing Director, about the brand that he has created and how his team is changing the way tech speaks.

As creatives, we are susceptible to experiencing the imposter syndrome - feeling doubtful and insecure about our own work. This feeling can overwhelm us and make us lose sight of what we are working for. We're no experts, but all of us are familiar with that feeling. Existing in the same community, we think that it's important to lift each other up in times like these. This letter is essentially a reminder for ourselves, and for you, our fellow creatives.

In 2019, Aquí Design had the honour of creating the brand identity and website of Pan Animalia Galápagos, a charitable foundation that develops and supports conservation projects worldwide focused on protecting the health, welfare and biodiversity of both local (Galápagos) and global ecosystems. In awe of the work that they do, we are very excited to have Ben Howitt - the Founder and Managing Director - with us to give us more insights into wildlife conservation at the Galápagos Islands.

Get To Know is a series by Aquí Design where we take you behind-the-scenes to find out who they are and what they do. With the growing concern for online privacy, you would be thrilled to know that our first feature is on Treasure, a cloud storage company whose branding we worked on.

In this blog post, we engage in a discussion about what gender inequality looks like and share some of our personal experiences.

Today, you will be joining us in a game of ‘Kiss, Marry, Kill' where we get a little too emotional talking about our relationship with certain PANTONE colours.

In the midst of all the language work that we are doing for the website, we've recently pondered upon the term 'Design Language' and what it means for Aquí.

Today, we are here to discuss: what would self-betterment look like for each of us next year as creatives in the design industry?

‘Full of surprises’ is what 2020 has been like for all of us. In this retrospective post, we look back at some of the surprises we met with and share the valuable lessons learnt.

Today’s Joe is an appreciation post to the websites that we are currently bedazzled by; those that turn heads (if you are not already looking).

Six months ago, the acronym ‘WFH’ was not part of our vocabulary. Six months later, we find ourselves living and breathing it. As this topic continues to be one of the hottest conversation starters of 2020, we thought we might hop on the bandwagon and discuss our work-from-home experience.

As the pandemic continues to affect everyone, some more than others, we need to pay more attention to the emotional wellbeing of ourselves and the people around us and not prolong the historic neglect of mental health. In this post, we share more about our personal anxieties and how we cope with it.

The worst things in life have their way of creeping up to you and catching you off guard, no matter how meticulous or prepared you think you are. Today, we explore our worst nightmares - the time bombs that have yet to go off as well as those that have.

Aquí Design turns Four this month! With birthdays, there is always a big question looming over our heads, “What are we celebrating for?” We each took some time this month to reflect on our #LifeAtAquí.

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” was a question that we were often asked as a kid. Some kids knew, while most thought they knew. No matter what you end up doing, it is always worth questioning why you are doing what you are doing today.

We recently discovered our creative personalities by completing Adobe’s Creative Types test. To add to the thrill, we each did a round of guessing before the results were shared and oh boy it is safe to say that we are not good with guessing games.

Given the chance to befriend anyone in (or out of) this world - who would it be?

Every documentary exposes us to a new perspective, in a way that is structured and moving. Today, we share four documentaries that remind us of the fire within; the one that keeps us going.

Good-looking apps are aplenty, but what truly makes an app UI stand out?

What was one advice that shaped each of our creative journeys?

In this post, we each explore our favourite movie set designs and introduce you to some of the most detail-oriented production designers.

Can aesthetic and functionality both be the focus of a good web design? Do we actually need to cut more trees to produce fresh paper?

What does it take to succeed at your craft? And have you checked out the new emojis designed by &Walsh?

A fundamental part of every branding design process, “Type is Branding,” Elizabeth Carey Smith says it best. What’s Aquí’s favourite Type?

FaceTime photography is a thing. Embracing our differences is also a thing.

Ever heard of Miniature art? Ever wondered how some of us stay productive or motivated while working remotely?

What is Yale’s most popular class ever? How do we use Design Thinking to help build a sustainable future?

Jewellery brand repurposes discarded glasses to make their jewellery pieces, and local environmentalist uses illustration to advocate.

Take a break from your new work from home routine and dive into some of our favourite content on the internet at the moment.

What is a disability-inclusive brand? And what makes a photographer unique?

This International Women’s Day, hear us talk about our female heroes!

What does ‘wholesome’ mean? Do you know who Hingie is?

What do you do when your level of productivity is low? What is your self-care routine?

How far are you willing to go for your passion? Have you heard about New York’s oldest Chinese porcelain shop?

Yes, Billie Eilish has a brother who co-writes and produces her music. Also, did you know Arial and Times New Roman were used for a very successful brand identity?

Revisiting Kobe Bryant’s legacy and understanding the story behind Mamba Mentality. RIP, Kobe and Gigi.

Growing up, who were your role models? What makes you trust a brand?

As creatives, it is important for us to do things beyond the obvious in order to make a difference. Hear it from Bobby Martin and Neri Oxman.

Emotional attachments and a $120,000 Duct-tape banana? Hmm…

A good experience on Spotify Wrapped, a minimalist 3-Room HDB in Singapore - what are they made of?

Who was the designer behind the brand identity of Mexico City Olympic Games in 1968? What does Funan Mall’s brand identity actually mean?

Exploring the cohesive visual systems of Hillary Clinton’s campaign brand identity and an avant-garde minimalist office design.

Are brands, and their agencies getting value from entering awards? We were invited by Invisible Artists & WeWork to discuss more about the value of awards at a Panel Session.

We’re now on Behance!

36 Days of Type - we’re ready.

To new beginnings in a new environment!

Q&A session with María Trujillo and Marissa Trew at Tern 2017.

We were featured on CNBC!

Come celebrate with Us!

Choosing The Right Colours Can Make The Difference Between Business Success and Failure.

We talk to BLLNR about the Future of Design.

Speaking at The Working Capitol Robinson’s Launch.

Maria was featured on The Working Capitol’s blog!

Sustainability in the Concrete Jungle.