This photographic series of Indian cinemas by German duo Haubitz and Zoche, is a timeless collection worth revisiting over and over. Sadly Sabine Haubitz passed away earlier this year, but during their time spent taking photos together they managed to document destinations purely for their architectural aesthetics. Capturing cinematic buildings…
Swedish illustrator Sara Andreasson approaches visual communication with a light hearted yet sophisticated stance. Her interesting set of cleverly created characters are composed of simple shapes and contrasting vector lines. Set in surroundings that are filled with contemporary graphics and vibrant patterns, her curated scenes are refreshing and playful. Sara…
Virgin Wood Type Manufacturing Company traces back to 1932 when Rube Mandel began American Wood Type Manufacturing Co. (AWT) in NYC. Fast forward to 2001 when American Printing Equipment and Supply Co. (AWT had changed its name in 1963) stopped production of wood type and sold off its equipment and…
Inspired by nature, recent graduate and Northern Irish illustrator Hannah Coates creates whimsical textured worlds filled with wild fauna and camouflaged beasts hidden in hauntingly bleak dreamscapes. We caught up with the recent Ulster graduate to discuss her background and work in more detail. Interview :: Hannah Coates was last…
It is only a week until the launch of Graphic Design Festival Scotland and we have a 2-day weekend workshop pass to offer. Created and organised by James Gilchrist and Beth Wilson of Glasgow-based design studio Warriors, GDFS is a celebration of design and creativity and will be participated by…
It’s all over the internet and rightly so. Oslo-based Snøhetta have created a pixelated design concept which has been selected by the Central Bank of Norway. The designs are a visual language which use bright colours and pixel art to commemorate the coastal landmarks of Norway. Snøhetta will be working…
YOKE is based in Sydney, Australia and prides itself in being an independently published, eco-friendly, biannual print magazine, which believes in ‘the power of creativity and unity to inspire transformation.’ Having released their first issue in January 2014 titled ‘Love-Loss’, YOKE magazine has explored and celebrated a collection of refreshing…
French fashion house Kenzo have collaborated with Evian to produce a limited edition run of bottles. Inspired by a ‘playful, yet distinctly mysterious spirit,’ creative directors Carol Lim and Humberto Leon have joined with purveyors of youth Evian to create a vibrant and refreshing design. Misplaced blue and yellow zig…
South London based creative studio and ones to watch Calm and Collected have spent the past year working on a number of exciting print based collaborations, and with plans up their sleeve to drop a Risograph publication early next year I was beyond hyped to find out more about their…
Featured previously (here) Visvim’s F.I.L. Indigo Camping Trailer Kerchief down jackets are a prime example of print taking garms to next level in detail and beauty. Now dropping a fresh series of renditions in pastel hues the Japanese brand have outdone themselves again with their beautiful paisley prints. Visvim ::…
Make sure you get down to Peckham locals LOIS this weekend, to wish them a very happy 1st birthday! The small, independent retailer is home to a whole host of handmade goodies by UK based designer-makers, including art prints and jewellery. LOIS are dedicated to sourcing creative talent and unique…
Ana Mirats is a graphic designer and art director based in Barcelona, Spain. Her body of work boasts a controlled approach to visualising brand identities for various clients and she seems to glide in between graphic styles effortlessly. Her website features reams of consistently contemporary work and enviable product photography…
After studying both graphic design and fine art in Barcelona, New York and Budapest Javier Jaén’s work focuses on editorial illustration, book covers and cultural communication. Javier’s symbolically playful, colourful, bold graphic imagery gracefully expresses narrative and reflections on a subject matter and has led him to work with clients…
Tomas Mutsaers is a Dutch photographer that currently lives and works in Rotterdam. Tomas’ bold and beautiful graphic images observe public spaces and seek to find the extraordinary in the ordinary as the photographer manipulates and reconstructs his subjects to give them a new meaning. Tomas Mutsaers was last modified:…
Adam Sharratt is a London based graphic designer with a penchant for classic typography styles and simplified design. His clean, minimalistic approach is transparent in a way that is easy and fuss free to understand. He communicates strong visual ideas that are relevant to their subject matter whilst remaining contemporary…
Jennifer Hope Clothing is a unisex street wear brand founded in Bristol by Oxford born fashion/print designer Jennifer Hope who specialises in turning intricate 2D designs into 3D retina burning one-of-a-kind garments for its loyal clientele. We spoke to Jennifer about the early days, her design background and discuss the…
On the morning of the Blisters 2014 show in which Belfast born Carrickfergus raised Peter Strain exhibits his work. People of Print talks exclusively with the AOI Award winning Illustrator about his design up bringing, the Belfast design scene, the key themes his work explores and more importantly he picks out his favourite Wes…
Sometimes I feel that elegance in editorial is underrated, the need to shock and provoke reaction the main intention. It is refreshing to see styling and art direction that doesn’t scream for attention, yet welcomes it with a quietly confident beckoning. Graphic designer Fabio Álvarez doesn’t give away anything easily,…
Ikea have launched the catalogue for their new 2015 collection with this ingenious ad created by BBH. It is a piss-take of an Apple advert, using their clean white back ground and rotating renders of their products with narration by chief design guru Jorgen Eghammer. All in all it’s a…
Hanna has just been commended with one of this years YCN Professional Design Awards, and its not hard to see why. Her packaging design for Swedish deli, Fika, features designs as charming as all of her other work. Delicate choice of colours and shapes give her work a Matisse feel,…