Design in 2026: The Return of Taste and Intent

Design Trends 2026 blog cover — large distressed typographic '2026' with design and trends labels
JANUARY 2026

AI

Branding

Design

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Design in 2026: The Return of Taste and Intent

We asked the visually literate leg of our team what’s shaping 2026. The answer wasn’t singular, but it was clear. Taste is back in the driver’s seat. Read More

Dark editorial graphic showing a hooded figure obscured by repeating 'The Slop Generation' text overlay on a dark green background
MAY 2025

AI

Design

General

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The Importance of Taste in a World of Slop

AI generated slop is everywhere. It's infiltrated every social channel, reputable news services and everyday chat. Are we doomed? Does society need a reboot? Read More

OLGA Vodka bottles arranged with orange and lemon fruit slices in a vibrant product lifestyle flat lay
DECEMBER 2024

Branding

Design

Marketing

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The New Wave of Beverage Branding

We design, develop and ship digital products that drive success for our clients through fresh websites, strong brand systems and compelling creative content. Read More

Blog editorial cover with bold text 'The Underlying Impact of a Good Website' in newspaper-style black and white layout
MARCH 2024

Design

Websites

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The Underlying Impact of a (Good) Website

Websites – we make them, you need them, your elderly neighbour despises them. Read More

Person lying on an orange background surrounded by snacks and candy watching a screen, documentary editorial for designers
MARCH 2022

Design

10 Documentaries All Designers Must Watch

Here at Start, design runs in our DNA. We’re obsessed with it. As a web design and digital marketing agency, we design on a daily basis for a broad range of businesses including ours. Read More