IKEA have a new mission, ‘to make great art accessible for everyone.’ This April 2017, IKEA are launching an ART EVENT which consists of a limited edition poster collection, created by twelve carefully curated and hand-selected internationally known artists, all of which express themselves through the means of illustration. IKEA…
Presenting Tap Type, a new and exciting collaborative project launched on the 26th of March 2017. We spoke to designer Rich Norgate who kindly gave us an insight into the creative process and general happenings of the project. Scroll down to read on.. Tap Type was last modified: April 4th,…
As part of our new venture on Department Store, we’ve offered online store Skandivis a special spot in our special collections list located at the top of the Department Store homepage. Skandivis is an online concept store with predominantly Scandinavian handpicked design, the name loosely translating to the ‘Scandinavian way’.…
With a shared passion for hand painted letterforms and the manual aspect of design, both rooted in a background of graphic design and sign painting, London based artists Corin Kennington and Harry Fieber present 70 x 100. A show showcasing a new body of work that combines the methods and…
Talented illustrators Jennifer Dionisio and Sam Peet came together in an exciting collaboration to create two large giclée prints for The Brothers of the Stripe show, “Brothers and Sisters.”
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…
With an embedded emphasis on uncovering the peculiarities and exposing the oddities of everyday life, LM Chabot infuse a perfect concoction of technique and instinct, sensitivity and objectivity into each of their whimsical creations. Staying ever true to their critical yet evocative lens, the duo are meticulous in their search…
A unique collaboration between type foundry Velvetyne and French music band Frànçois & The Atlas Mountains has lead to the recent launch of a brand new font for the next album of the music band, called Solide Mirage, from which the typefaces got their names. Velvetyne Type Foundry Type Collaboration…
London- based fashion brand Lapidarium present their latest campaign and special project in collaboration with Edgar Bak Studio. Lapidarium is a young womenswear and menswear label specialising in a sustainable yet exciting approach towards fashion. Founded by the talented duo Marta Gos and Martyna Sobczak both who graduated from Fashion…
Calico Wallpaper create unique, immersive and dreamy bespoke wallpapers, which due to their craftsmanship has become a work of art in itself, bringing character, imagination and identity to any room, space or environment. Founded by Rachel and Nick Cope and based in Brooklyn, New York, the Calico team have an…
Kinetic is the name of a new geometric sans typeface family that introduces an organic appearance into this type genre and avoids strict design patterns. Having been released in January 2017, the design is partly inspired by the playful kinetic art of Alexander Calder and has been described as a…
Newspapers aren’t just for news anymore. In fact, newsprint is one of the most versatile formats out there – it can feel familiar and experimental, sophisticated and DIY, all at once. And it’s a pretty no-fuss process as far as printing goes. If the next wave of publishing is going…
Created in September of 2016, a pin-fuelled protest was launched by Sagmeister & Walsh in a bid to resist the racism, misogyny, xenophobia and homophobia of the Trump campaign becoming the new norm. Pins Won’t Save the World, the satirical take on the Trump merchandise, features a range of pins,…
For those not familiar with D&AD, this non-profit organisation has been inspiring a community of creative thinkers by celebrating and stimulating the finest in design and advertising since 1962. A D&AD Pencil is recognised globally as the ultimate creative accolade; the Awards entered and attended by the best creative decision…
An exciting collaboration between Designers & Books, The Center for Italian Modern Art in New York, the Mart, Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art of Trento and Rovereto, Italy, will result in a first time ever publish of an exact facsimile of the revered artist book by Fortunato Depero, Depero…
Future You No.2 features six original pieces of short fiction and artwork by writer Nada Alic and artist Andrea Nakhla. Each story examines the suspension of disbelief so often required for romance through such means as: signs, astrology, dreams and secrets, etc. At first glance, each character’s rejection of reality…
The combining of talents regarding Chris Tzaferos’ graphic aesthetic and geometric form favour and Greg Papagrigoriou’s technique regarding calligraphy and typography categorises the intriguing offerings of the Blaqk team. Ever interested in the unconventional medium, the team seek out abandoned locations, focusing on the contribution of the natural textures regarding…
As the Christmas spirit settles in and the campaign competition heats up, H&M have enlisted the help of master visionary Wes Anderson, dazzling with his iconic and meticulous aesthetic for the high street brand’s 2016 Christmas offering. Oozing Anderson’s signature cinematography style, a charming and unconventional narrative unfolds, as Wes…
Treading new ground as a studio in the collaborative and curation field of design is Brighton based studio The Private Press. Most recently, the team have announced the new and exciting launch of their Editions collection. A first ever collaboration with eight leading contemporary graphic artists such as Rose Blake,…
Tallulah Fontaine’s images are striking in their simplicity. She mostly sticks to a palette of muted pastel colours that perfectly matches the minimalist images she creates. Hailing from Toronto, Fontaine creates zines, jewellery and prints whilst running ‘Home Zine Collective’ with fellow artist Carla McRae. Tallulah Fontaine was last modified:…