Behind the Design: The 2022 Brand New Conference Identity
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UnderConsideration
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A detailed behind-the-scenes look at the design and production of the 2022 Brand New Conference identity in Austin, TX. The article covers the eleventh edition of the conference after a three-year hiatus, diving into the creative process behind the "extra weird and elastic" visual identity, including self-playing videos and extensive production challenges. Written by a graphic design firm (UnderConsideration) that generates its own projects and content.
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it was all worth it with happy attendees, happy live streamers, happy speakers, and happy sponsors
Here is a deep dive into this year's extra weird — and elastic — identity
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