Two and a half years ago, designer and printmaker Boris Rijksen created Human Being, Being Human, a type animation based on his feelings about the happenings in the world at the time. “Unfortunately, it feels even more relevant now,” says the artist, thus he decided to turn the work into…
Type Thursday Tbilisi is a monthly gathering in Tbilisi for type-lovers from all walks of life and all levels of experience. After a two-year hiatus, the format was revived by Erika Ivashkevich and Adelina Shaydullina. The duo tasked graphic designer and poster artist Mikhail Lychkovskiy to design a poster and…
Making a difference, together The latest numbers suggest that 1 in 160 people in England are homeless right now – that’s over 354,000 people, an increase of over 14% in just one year. With The Clearing’s studio being based in Bankside, London, they witness it every day, and are determined…
Print DesignBrand Identity DesignGraphic Design “Interculturalism is Dead” is a curated publication and a proposed networking event aimed at reinvigorating the dialogue surrounding Interculturalism by spotlighting the sub-culture of the Syro-Malabar Community from Kerala, India. Amid today’s challenging political climate in the United Kingdom, this initiative seeks to underscore the…
Typography is more than just letters on a page—it’s the foundation of communication and design. In the latest collaboration between Monotype and Posterzine, this idea comes to life across six stunning issues, showcasing how Monotype’s fonts and expertise elevate print design into an art form. A Meeting of Icons: Monotype…
What happens when an iconic type foundry meets a trailblazing print format? The Monotype x Posterzine collaboration answers this question with six beautifully crafted issues that merge the art of typography with the tactile joy of print. This partnership is more than just a meeting of minds—it’s a celebration of…
Alphabet in Motion is an ABC pop-up book, researched, written, designed, and paper-engineered by Kelli Anderson. The book explains how typography works, looking at the technologies and worldviews that have shaped letterforms through the ages. The premise of the book centres around the idea that if you look carefully, you…
Typography plays a critical role in visual communication, influencing both aesthetic appeal and functionality. The choice of font affects how a message is received, evokes emotion and ensures readability across diverse media. In recent years, free and open-source fonts have become increasingly popular among designers for their versatility, accessibility and…
Designed by Francesco Canovaro, Zetafonts’ Creative Director, Bogart is one of the most-loved and successful typefaces from Italian type foundry Zetafonts. After an intense amount of development, the team have just announced an updated and extended version of this beloved family, now featuring a new range of condensed weights, as…
For those passionate about typography and typefaces, staying connected with independent type foundries provides invaluable insights into the ever-evolving world of type design. Often run by talented individuals or small teams, these studios are at the forefront of pushing the boundaries of typography. Their creations range from avant-garde typefaces and…
We’re beyond excited to announce that Posterzine® have teamed up with the legendary Monotype for a series of creative collaborations. Over the next six issues of the monthly poster-come-zine, Monotype will take over the back page with unique content inspired by each edition’s theme. Monotype is a custodian of typographic…
After a successful campaign last year which saw the launch of the Horizon Helvetica, the Swiss army knife of stationery, the team at Horizon Ruler are back with the Horizon Helvetica Max which has an even greater measurement capacity! Not just a small stainless steel ruler, the Horizon Helvetica Max…
Switzerland is a great place for those who love nature, trekking in the mountains, and chocolate. But if you ask a designer what is the country known for, they will of course mention its rich graphic design heritage! Swiss graphic designer Anastasia Temirkhan has been following the work of fellow…
Character with Braille. A typeface that combines Braille and letters and can be read with either the eyes or fingers. Braille Neue is a project designed to create a universal typeface that merges Braille with traditional characters, facilitating communication between sighted individuals and those who are visually impaired through a…
The River Thames in London holds a trove of historical artefacts, from prehistoric tools to medieval jewellery. Among these discoveries, the retrieval of the lost Doves typeface stands out as a remarkable tale. Over a century ago, printer T.J. Cobden-Sanderson took drastic action, hurling every piece of the meticulously crafted…
Kyra Jensen is a graphic designer currently based in Wellington, New Zealand. She was one of our successful applicants of our Gradspotters programme, and we’re super excited to be working alongside her and supporting her work as an emerging graduate. Kyra’s practice focuses on print media, typography, and editorial design,…
Francis Chouquet, better known as Fran6 on social media, is a visual artist specialising in lettering and printmaking. His creative path so far has led him through the fields of web and graphic design, however he quickly came to specialise in typography. In 2015, Francis quit his graphic design job…
The Humber Printmaker is Lucy; a printmaker, artist, and teacher of Art & Design with a passion for preserving traditional printmaking processes. Based in Lincolnshire, she started her small business back in 2020 with a focus on creating letterpress prints inspired by the area she calls home, combining local landmarks…
KD26 A is a brand new publication and the brainchild of KD26; a a creative studio by Korinna van Balkom and Daan Rietbergen. KD26 operates at the intersection of fashion, typography and art, and aim to ultimately realise 26 unique artworks, starting with the letter A, and ending with the…
From gig advertisements, to decorative statement prints, the poster medium has a variety of applications. Below, we check out some the awesome poster projects from our print community, and discover why the printed poster format is still very much relevant today in a digital society. Yuliya Ratnikova: Tea at the…