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News, insights and BTS from KISS’ cutting room floor

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Truth or Die

Brands that are built on deeply held, truthful values gain a genuine edge. Why?

Insights

We’re hiring: Junior Designer

Join KISS and be part of a dynamic team that creates impactful and memorable brand experiences.

Hiring

We’re hiring: Senior Account Manager

We are looking for a Senior Account Manager who is committed to delivering exceptional client experiences.

Hiring

Brand Building with Dense

Creating a professional and impactful stand design to position DENSE as experts in their field.

Work

Alcohol Drinks ≠ The Main Event

Hospitality is facing a huge cultural shift, what can venues do about it?

Insights

Play Dirty: Behind the Project

Learn more about the project

Identity

Lane7: Behind the Project

Learn more about our Lane7 rebrand

Identity

Adapting Your Brand Strategy: When and Why to Pivot

How shifts lead to stronger brand strategies and how to navigate changes with confidence.

Strategy
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Burnout Diaries

Reflections on Stress, Recovery, and Self-care

Insights

Seriously Convenient Mac & Cheese

Presenting the new Mac Factory pack design!

Packaging

Unveiling the Journey: First Milk

NEW CASE STUDY: First Milk, Rebranding the Regenerative Co-op

Work

Rise Above The Ordinary | Circe’s Rooftop Bar

We've been behind the scenes, crafting the concept, naming, and full brand world for Circe's Rooftop

Identity
Matt and Poonam on stage to win gold transform awards

KISS wins Gold and Silver at the Transform Awards Europe

KISS wins Gold and Silver at the Transform Awards Europe

Press

We’re hiring: Design Director

Frankly, we’re looking for someone that lives and breathes design and has a willingness to push it. Help us make waves in the industry.

Hiring

Want a job in design?

So, you're diving into the design job hunt, and you want to make a killer impression, right?

Insights

2x shortlisted at the Transform Awards

DENSE and First Milk rebrands shortlisted in 2024 Transform Awards

Press

Regeneratively Farmed Cheddar

From the ground up, presenting KISS’s concept for Golden Hooves farm shop range of cheddar. 🐮

Hot Take

Branded vs Private label, how can your brand cut through?

Private label is on the rise, Kantar‘s recent reports show a year-on-year growth in excess of 40%. Wondering how your FMCG brand can cut through all the noise and remain on top?

Strategy

A fresh editorial look for First Milk’s Annual Report

First Milk commissioned KISS to craft their Annual Report

Work

Fun in the sun with First Milk

We joined First Milk yesterday on one of their summer celebrations in Derby and saw our rebrand come to life!

Press

Gender Equality

Women bring a unique set of skills to the business world, for too long this talent has been unutilized at higher levels and gender equality has been missing.

Insights

How familiar are you with the gaming industry?

It is massive and is growing exponentially every year.

Insights

Leeds by Nature

The much-anticipated construction of Aire Park is well underway, we are so excited to share a sneak peek of this pivotal project for Leeds.

Identity

What is Strong Branding Positioning?

A quick overview of the hot take that will appear on cards

Strategy

A fresh new look for DENSE

KISS has worked to transform the brand from a small startup range to a retail and investor-ready brand.

Packaging

LEVEL X – Creating next level family entertainment

Our latest master brand creation; Level X is an immersive multi-sensorial world of fun, thrills, and games for every member of the family.

Identity

Breeze: Bold Rebrand of Leeds Council’s Youth Platform

Read how we created a bold rebrand for Breeze on Creative Review.

Press

KISS Talks With Right Aligned

Founders Matt & Poonam talk about their business journey so far.

Press

Penguin Acquires Stories for South Asian Super Girls

We’re proud to announce Stories for South Asian Super Girls has been acquired by Penguin Books.

Press

Transform Awards: Bleiker’s Makes a Splash

Bleiker’s rebrand continues to bring home the salmon!

Press

South Asian Therapists Coverage On Women’s Health

Read about how the directory we designed with Lawyer and anti-oppression activist Raj Kaur is opening the mental health conversation for South Asians.

Press

Poonam Saini Featured on CD-101

Poonam talks about diving into the deep end and becoming a creative director at the age of 28.

Press

What Happens When the Strategy Changes?

In the ever-evolving landscape of business, change is inevitable.

Hot Take

How to get 700 members to believe in a new visual brand identity.

In our recent collaboration, we joined forces with First Milk, a certified B Corp and 3rd largest dairy farming cooperative in the UK, to revitalise the brand’s visual identity and essence.

Hot Take

DENSE Wins Bronze

DENSE wins 3rd place at this year’s Dieline awards.

Press