French illustration and printmaking duo Mayumi Otero and Raphael Urwiller invite us to explore their universe of prints that not only champion originality but also leave viewers to interpret what they see and decipher the hidden complexities of the seemingly innocent illustrations. United by their love for drawing and printmaking,…
Whether creating commercial illustrative narratives or self-directed projects, Valencia-based artist and illustrator Sergio Membrillas uses striking blocks of colour and bold shapes to develop a unique style that reminds us of the warmer summer days. It’s clear from a single glimpse that his knack for composition is something that resonates…
La Perruque is a 1×90 centimetre-long typography magazine publishing non-standard type specimens printed on the margins of print shop papers which are often trimmed away from printed matter during the production process. Instead of throwing these bits in the waste bin, founding designer Olivier Bertrand turns them into the world’s…
Oslo-based design studio Neue have designed Norway’s new passports featuring illustrations of the country’s stunning landscapes that change from day to night under UV light. Released earlier this week after winning the contract back in 2014, the finalised versions of the passports not only are harder to forge but also…
We would like to introduce you to join our journey into the world of illustration. Here we take a look at the UK’s best illustration agencies and whether you’re just hoping to turn your day around with a shot of inspiration or toying with idea of joining one of these…
Having started out as a collaborative poster series between Lukas Haider and Georg Fasswald, EGYD has eventually evolved into a multifaceted design studio where they not only take on print projects, but also 3D artworks, animation, editorial, installation, and web design in the fields of music, culture, and lifestyle. EGYD…
In collaboration with Jung von Matt, Studio Feixen redesigned Switzerland’s biggest newspaper, “20 Minuten”, for one day only as part of the campaign from Samsung to promote the launch of its Galaxy S8. On Friday 28th April 2017, Swiss readers were exposed to the shocking layout of the publication as…
Patterns are everywhere to see but why we love them so much is still a mystery. The first collection of Yevu came out in late 2013 featuring an interesting mix of patterns created with a variety of colours and compositions. The brand concept has seen rapid growth over the past…
You might think that the colours red, yellow and blue can be hard to style. Here’s why you might want to think again. Founded in 2016, Leeds-based fashion label ‘Jive’ was born out of love for screen printing, colour, and all things vintage and tribal. Graphic designer Aimee Parker and…
The success of a branding project demands fresh ideas that inspire both owners and customers. Recently, internationally-renowned branding and architecture agency ‘Anagrama’ have developed a brand identity for ‘Helvetimart’ – a brand new Lausanne-based food market offering a broad range of culinary specialities sourced from all regions across Switzerland. Anagrama…
On the 26th January 2015, Chris Fritton aka ‘The Itinerant Printer’, set out on a coast-to-coast journey to redefine the idea of itinerant or “tramp” printers in modern times. Fascinated by the concept of ‘a union card’ back in 1852 where a member of the International Typographical Union (ITU) could…
It has been a busy autumn for the team at GDFS, with exciting events and exhibitions including International Poster Exhibition, Design Displacement Group: NO EXIT, and PUTPUT: Enormous Details. This truly is a unique chance for you to witness a carefully curated selection of artworks produced with a focus on…
Posture Magazine has undergone a fresh makeover, reaffirming its editorial position as a leader in the creative exploration of identity. NYC-based digital and biannual print publication ‘Posture’ prides itself on its dedication to promoting gender and racial equality. And with Lotta Nieminen’s novel approach to editorial design, we must admit…
The weekend is here so let us help you plan your next 48 hours of relaxation. Today sees the launch of Cultural Traffic, the UK’s first annual print publishing arts fair dedicated to independent books, zines, prints, vinyls, and tapes in both current and obsolete format. Cultural Traffic was last…
The long wait is over as Counter Editions has finally released the official limited edition prints for Team GB at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. The eight leading contemporary artists including Tracey Emin, Anne Hardy, Howard Hodgkin, Sarah Jones, Eddie Peake, Benjamin Senior, David Shrigley, and Sam Taylor-Johnson have created…
Australian-born, Tokyo-based designer Karan Singh experiments with a variety of media including illustration, visual arts, graphic design and moving image to test the limits of op-art minimalism. Since last time we featured Karan Singh’s work in 2014, his portfolio has expanded progressively to include many new pieces of work that…
To tackle the acute housing crisis in Sweden, Stockholm-based creative agency Snask together with SABO have built an interactive paper city in order for local people to learn about the economic situation and share their opinions. The housing situation in Sweden is now one of the biggest talking points in…
What do you typically do while you wait for your train? For New York commuters, Cape Town-based creative Studio Tulips and Chimneys have brought joy to the New York subway stations with their unbelievably intricate posters created for everyday commuters to get absorbed in the imagined visions of Queens and…
When it comes to design, TSTO know that the success of each design project depends heavily on the small details. Based in Helsinki and New York, TSTO are a creative agency striving to provide their international clients with top-quality design. Serving in the fields of illustration, typography, art direction and…
FontShop has released a collection of typefaces designed to help establish an identity from the inside out. In the age of ever-increasing productivity, and with rapidly evolving tools for communication, these new typefaces revive the fine art of correspondence. And unlike pro fonts that are made for designers and press…