Business Details
27 Years
experience
Brighten The Corners | Creative Graphic Design Excellence
Brighten The Corners is a distinguished graphic design studio with over two decades of expertise in creating innovative visual identities, publications, and stamp designs. Founded in 1999, our work spans international collaborations with renowned artists, cultural institutions, and governmental bodies, including the design of award-winning annual reports, philatelic projects, and exhibition catalogues.Our approach prioritises clarity, conceptual depth, and technical precision, as evidenced by accolades such as the Gold Cube at the ADC Art Directors Club Global Awards and recognition in the Design Museums Designs of the Year. We combine academic rigour with creative experimentation, ensuring each project reflects both client needs and broader cultural narratives.
Services
Stamp Design
Annual Reports
Publication Design
Visual Identity
Exhibition Catalogues
Website Development
Art Direction
Graphic Design Awards
Educational Programmes
Cultural Projects
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in graphic design and visual storytelling.
- Our work has been awarded Gold Cube and Yellow Pencil accolades.
- We collaborate with internationally renowned artists and institutions.
- Our designs prioritise conceptual clarity and technical precision.
- We combine academic research with innovative creative practices.
What people say
Award-winning designs
Conceptual clarity
International collaborations
Technical precision
Cultural impact
Services
Stamp Design
We create philatelic designs that blend cultural narratives with visual innovation. Our stamps celebrate historical figures, scientific milestones, and artistic legacies through minimalist yet impactful aesthetics. Clients benefit from our deep understanding of symbolic design and international postal standards.
Publication Design
Our publication design merges editorial precision with artistic vision. From annual reports to exhibition catalogues, we ensure content is structured for readability while maintaining a distinctive visual identity. Clients receive publications that resonate with both academic and general audiences.
Visual Identity
We develop cohesive visual identities that reflect brand ethos through typography, colour, and iconography. Our approach ensures consistency across digital and print media, helping clients establish a memorable and professional market presence.
Art Direction
Our art direction services guide multidisciplinary projects from concept to execution. We specialise in aligning creative outputs with strategic goals, ensuring every visual element enhances the narrative and engages target audiences effectively.
Exhibition Catalogues
We design exhibition catalogues that extend the visitor experience into print. By integrating archival materials, essays, and artwork reproductions, we create publications that serve as enduring records of cultural exhibitions and artistic achievements.
People
Frank Philippin
Co-Founder
Frank Philippin is a graphic designer and educator with expertise in visual identity and publication design. He has taught at Darmstadt University since 2007 and co-authored 'I Used to Be a Design Student', a book exploring design education.
Billy Kiosoglou
Co-Founder
Billy Kiosoglou is a graphic designer and associate lecturer at UAL London. His work focuses on interdisciplinary collaborations, including website development and cultural project branding, blending technical skill with conceptual innovation.
Questions
What services does Brighten the Corners offer?
We specialise in graphic design, stamp design, publication layout, visual identity, and art direction for cultural and corporate clients.
Which notable awards have they won?
Our accolades include the Gold Cube at the ADC Art Directors Club Global Awards and inclusion in the Design Museum’s Designs of the Year.
Do they collaborate with international clients?
Yes, we work with global institutions, artists, and organisations on projects ranging from philatelic design to exhibition catalogues.
Are their designs available for purchase?
Selected publications and stamps are available through retailers like Laurence King Publishing and German Post Office.
Do they offer educational programmes?
Yes, they co-founded the 'Start' orientation course for design students at Darmstadt University, focusing on artistic techniques and professional preparation.
