Crypto Meets Design: Plus, A 700-Year-Old Brand Gets a Makeover!

Hey there! 💥 How’s the week been treating you so far?

We’re already halfway through, and it’s starting to feel a bit cozier every day with fall settling in. 🍁 Got any fun projects lined up for this weekend?

Before you dive back into work (or some well-deserved chill time), let’s check out this week’s roundup of inspiration, tools, and design goodness!

Website of the Week — Ctrl

We’re excited to highlight Ctrl Wallet, a groundbreaking project developed by the French agency Le fruit. Specializing in branding and web development, Le fruit crafted a seamless digital experience for Ctrl, a multi-chain wallet that allows users to connect with over 2,000 blockchains.

Le fruit’s approach to design found the perfect balance between trust—so important in the financial world—and a much-needed human touch that makes cryptocurrency more accessible. The design system features a rich color palette with warm grays and editorial-inspired layouts, while the motion system brings the brand’s message to life, amplifying its reach across all digital platforms.

The logo draws inspiration from Swiss design, known for its precision and versatility, giving Ctrl the flexibility to adapt dynamically across various interfaces. To maintain a consistent visual identity, Le fruit chose to avoid blockchain-specific branding, reinforcing the idea of a unified, navigable ecosystem within the wallet.

Have you worked on a site that deserves some love?

We’d love to feature it.

Inspiration Station — The Creative Habit

If you’re looking for a good read to wrap up your week, we’ve got you covered: “The Creative Habit” by Twyla Tharp.

Tharp is a renowned choreographer, but don’t let that fool you—the lessons she shares about creativity, discipline, and forming habits are gold for any designer. This book has some killer insights on keeping your creativity flowing, even when you hit a roadblock. Definitely worth adding to your shelf!

Spotlight Work — ARMIN’s rebranding

This week, we’re shining a light on ARMIN, a brand that’s redefining the way we enjoy Armagnac, one of France’s oldest spirits, with over 700 years of history rooted in the Gascogne region.

To help ARMIN bring this storied spirit into the modern world, their agency developed a fresh brand identity and a completely new bottle design. The goal? Make Armagnac not just a digestif, but a versatile cocktail base, while keeping the authenticity and originality of this historic liquor.

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The result? A sleek new bottle, inspired by the oldest French spirit bottles, blending tradition with a contemporary edge. ARMIN’s labels were also streamlined for consistency across the range, bringing a unified look that’s ready to take on the world.

It’s a brand evolution that feels familiar yet refreshingly new—just like Armagnac itself.

That’s a wrap for this week, friends!

Don’t forget to check out The Global Mockup Collection: Chicago if you haven’t yet. It’s packed with stunning mockups inspired by the Windy City, and you’re still in time to grab the launch discount!

As always, high five if you’ve made it to the end! 🙌 Spread the love—share this newsletter with your fellow designers, and we’ll catch you next week with more creative vibes.