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20.07.2026 Press review

Transform Magazine | Michelle Mak | Brand Design as Seen from New York

Transform Magazine features a long-form interview with Michelle Mak, Creative Director at Lonsdale US, speaking from the agency’s New York office. Previously at forceMajeure — the premium creative agency integrated into the Lonsdale+Partners...

20.07.2026 Insights, Press review

Transform Magazine | Jocelyne Henri Danet | Brand design: The invisible industry

In a new opinion piece published in Transform Magazine, Jocelyne Henri Danet, Group Managing Director at Lonsdale+Partners, raises a question the brand design industry can no longer afford to ignore: why do the agencies behind some of the world’...

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17.06.2026 Agency life

Jocelyne Henri Danet appointed as Group Managing Director

Independent branding and design network Lonsdale+Partners has announced the appointment of Jocelyne Henri Danet as Group Managing Director, effective 1 July. Working alongside President Frédéric Messian, Henri Danet will drive commercial momentum a...

11.06.2026 Awards

Pentawards 2026: three of our designs make the shortlist

Three Lonsdale designs have been shortlisted in the Beverages category of the 2026 Pentawards — the world’s leading packaging design competition, bringing together the best creative work from over 60 countries each year. All three entries a...

10.06.2026 Agency life

ON by Lonsdale takes a new step forward with Nathalie Cachet as Co-Director

One year after its launch, ON by Lonsdale enters a new phase of development with the arrival of Nathalie Cachet as Co-Director, alongside Thierry Buriez, Executive Creative Director. A well-known figure in commercial communication and retail marketin...

10.04.2026 Awards

3 wins at Transform Awards Europe 2026

The agency has been recognised at the European level with three awards, across categories where design demonstrates its tangible impact on brand experience: Gold with Renault for Best Brand Experience, during the IAA Open Space: a city-scale activa...

08.03.2026 Insights

Brandingmag │ Félix Mathieu │ Branded Sentiments: Absurdgasm — When Nonsense Branding Hits Right

When the world stops making sense, absurdity starts to feel right. In the third instalment of his bimonthly Branded Sentiments column on Brandingmag, Félix Mathieu, Global Chief Strategy Officer at Lonsdale, explores what he calls “absurdgasm...

11.02.2026 Agency life, Press review

Hershey’s win strengthens Lonsdale’s US momentum

Following the recent Hershey’s win, Lonsdale is strengthening its momentum in the United States — a key step in the agency’s long-term international trajectory. From New York, Michelle Mak, Creative Director, and Steffie Palang, Account Lead, a...

06.02.2026 Agency life, Awards

Katrina Crescenzo joins the 2026 D&AD jury

Katrina Crescenzo, Associate Creative Director at Lonsdale Asia, is joining the Packaging Design jury at the 2026 D&AD Awards. A demanding role, tailor-made for Katrina — one where her sharp insight, curiosity and experience working on award-wi...

12.01.2026 Agency life, Awards

Muriel Schildknecht joins the Pentawards 2026 Jury

Muriel Schildknecht, Executive Creative Director at Lonsdale Asia, joins the Pentawards 2026 Jury. With over 25 years of experience in branding and packaging design, Muriel is an Executive Creative Director with deep international expertise. She has ...

07.01.2026 Insights, Press review

Creative Bloq │ Muriel Schildknecht │ AI Can’t Replicate Empathy, and That’s Why It Won’t Win

Muriel’s opinion piece was originally published on Creative Bloq. AI can’t replicate empathy, and that’s why it won’t win It should push us to be more human. As creatives, we’re navigating an industry transformed. AI is no l...