Nick has worked with world-class agencies including Wolff Olins, Taxi Studio and Vault49 on brand storytelling, tone of voice and verbal strategy for global brands such as Virgin, TikTok, and Bite Back 2030. Nick launched the Brand Impact Awards in 2013 while editor of Computer Arts, and remains chair of judges. He's written for Creative Bloq on design and branding matters since the site's launch.
Latest articles by Nick Carson

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These top brands all ditched their names from their logos.

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These famous companies' similar logos will give you design déjà vu.

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Find out who's won the most trophies over 12 years of the Brand Impact Awards.

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Explore the esteemed panel for this year's edition of our prestigious branding awards.

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Great ways to show off your design work in style

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Learn how to design a logo with these top tips for successful branding.

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Add typographic personality to your digital designs, with the best free web fonts.

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It's about knowing exactly who you are.

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Be inspired by these standout examples from around the world.
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Find out who's won the most trophies over 11 years of the Brand Impact Awards.

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Explore all the winners at the 11th-annual BIAs – including our two Best of Show awards
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We start a new decade of the BIAs giving equal weight to brand campaigns and brand identities once again

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Discover the fascinating stories behind some of the world's most recognisable car logos.

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Production credits for all the winning projects at the Brand Impact Awards 2024

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Our global judging panel has selected 56 projects from 34 different agencies for this year's BIA shortlist.

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Discover who's on the panel for this year's edition of the prestigious branding awards.

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Avoid ruining a designer's Christmas with this handy guide.

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A colour can say a lot about a brand. Here's how to choose the right one for a logo.

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Find out who's won the most trophies over 10 years of the Brand Impact Awards.

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Discover which projects picked up Gold, Silver and Bronze trophies at the 10th-annual BIAs.

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This special award celebrates the standout clients of the past decade.

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Our special Decade Award, Small Studio of the Decade, celebrates smaller independent studios who've excelled at the BIAs.

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Our global judging panel has selected this year's BIA shortlist.
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