Nick Carson
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
Brand Impact Awards 2024: all the winners revealed
By Nick Carson published
Explore all the Gold, Silver and Bronze winners at the 11th-annual BIAs – Best of Show to be revealed in November
Brand Impact Awards 2024: credits
By Nick Carson published
Production credits for all the winning projects at the Brand Impact Awards 2024
Brand Impact Awards 2024: shortlist announced
By Nick Carson published
Our global judging panel has selected 56 projects from 34 different agencies for this year's BIA shortlist.
The 30 best free web fonts
By Nick Carson last updated
Add personality to your designs with the best free web fonts.
The Brand Impact Awards 2024 judging panel revealed
By Nick Carson published
Discover who's on the panel for this year's edition of the prestigious branding awards.
20 iconic brands and why they work
By Nick Carson published
These brands may not be the biggest, but they're certainly iconic.
How to design a logo: 15 pro tips
By Nick Carson, David Airey last updated
Learn how to design a logo with these top tips for successful branding.
8 famous textless logos and why they work
By Nick Carson published
These top brands all ditch their names from their logos.
What NOT to get a graphic designer for Christmas
By Nick Carson last updated
Avoid ruining a designer's Christmas with this handy guide.
How to choose the perfect logo colour for a brand
By Nick Carson last updated
A colour can say a lot about a brand. Here's how to choose the right one for a logo.
Brand Impact Awards 2023: Top 16 Agencies of the Decade
By Rosie Hilder, Nick Carson last updated
Find out who's won the most trophies over 10 years of the Brand Impact Awards.
10 of the best car logos on the road today
By Nick Carson last updated
Discover the fascinating stories behind some of the world's most recognisable car logos.
Brand Impact Awards 2023: All the winners revealed
By Nick Carson last updated
Discover which projects picked up Gold, Silver and Bronze trophies at the 10th-annual BIAs.
Brand Impact Awards 2023: Client of the Decade
By Nick Carson published
This special award celebrates the standout clients of the past decade.
Brand Impact Awards 2023: Small Studio of the Decade
By Nick Carson published
Our special Decade Award, Small Studio of the Decade, celebrates smaller independent studios who've excelled at the BIAs.
10 big brands with ridiculously similar logos
By Nick Carson last updated
These famous companies' similar logos will give you design déjà vu.
Brand Impact Awards 2023: shortlist announced
By Nick Carson last updated
Our global judging panel has selected this year's BIA shortlist.
The best World Cup logos ever
By Nick Carson last updated
Find winning inspiration in the best World Cup logos, from 1930 to the present day.
9 great UI designs and what we can learn from them
By Nick Carson published
UI design can make or break your website or app: here's how to get it right.
Brand Impact Awards 2022: All the winners revealed
By Nick Carson last updated
Discover which projects picked up Gold, Silver and Bronze trophies this year – plus download the full winners showcase.
Brand Impact Awards 2022: shortlist announced
By Nick Carson last updated
Our global judging panel has selected this year's BIA shortlist.
Designers react to the Mastercard rebrand
By Nick Carson last updated
Pentagram's evolution of the iconic Mastercard brand gets put under the microscope by three design experts.
6 innovative ways to photograph your portfolio
By Nick Carson last updated
Great ways to show off your design work in style
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