From the curator’s desk

GLAD Studio.

Why it caught our eye

An illustrated landscape turns creative disciplines into labelled destinations, framed by a simple pastel navigation bar.

Built with

Semplice

Design takeaway

A playful visual world works best when ordinary navigation provides a dependable alternative.

Adapt for mobile: Provide a clear text menu alongside the illustration and avoid requiring precise taps on tiny scene details.

Technology evidence

Semplice document version attribute; Loaded Semplice theme assets.

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Checked 8 Nov 2026

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Design notes

Reviewed by Aigars Silkalns
Reviewed 9 Nov 2026
Desktop + mobile

An illustrated landscape turns creative disciplines into labelled destinations, framed by a simple pastel navigation bar. A playful visual world works best when ordinary navigation provides a dependable alternative.

GLAD Studio website on desktop — Desktop Full size

GLAD Studio website on mobile — Mobile Full size

GLAD Studio.

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