Io Ritorno is a self-initiated risograph-printed, spiral-bound zine by Michael Vasquez, created under the name Vasqmic. Printed at Outlet in Portland, Oregon, where he previously worked as a studio assistant, the publication uses the studio’s materials and processes as a direct extension of his own practice. At its core, Io…
January Blues is a handmade banner and screen-printing project created by Laura January, born during the early chaos of raising twins and shaped by music, lyrics, and poetry. What began as an experiment at her dining room table has developed into a tactile, typographic practice rooted in experimentation and the…
Wampís Resistance: Defending Life is an editorial illustration by Peruvian illustrator and designer Diandra Rodríguez Armas, also known as Didicolores. The work depicts the Wampís people defending their ancestral territory along the Santiago and Morona rivers in the Peruvian Amazon. At the centre of the composition, a spear formed by…
Hamburg-based illustrator and printmaker Christoph Kleinstück turns his attention to the invisible infrastructures of the digital world in BOTNET, a five-colour reduction woodcut exploring global bot networks, the Internet of Things, cyberspace, and the persistent influence of robots and cyborgs in popular culture. At the core of the work is…
Botanic Play is a personal, evolving body of work by Hyderabad-based illustrator Bhargavi Rudraraju. Rooted in a lifelong connection to nature, the series celebrates the quiet joy and grounding presence of plants through carefully composed botanical artworks. Until around seven years ago, Rudraraju lived what she describes as a largely…
For the past four years, Athens-based designer and illustrator Maria Tsilomitrou has marked the passing of time with an annual ritual. What began as a simple experiment has gradually evolved into a poetic, tactile project that treats the calendar not just as a functional object, but as a space for…
Ayush Batra’s interactive publication reframes twenty of Caravaggio’s paintings as a chronological psychological narrative rather than a collection of isolated masterpieces. Structured across the artist’s Early Roman, Mature Roman, and Exile periods, the book traces a progression from ambition to guilt, positioning each artwork as a visual confession shaped by…
Living and working by the North Sea, Belgian graphic designer and typographer Ann Maelfeyt explores language as both a visual and poetic medium. Her project With A Grain Of Salt forms part of a solo exhibition opening on March 5th 2026, presenting her graphic design and photography as a portrait…
Creativity doesn’t move in a straight line anymore. It zigzags through subcultures, local scenes, online communities, and personal stories, shaped as much by street corners and shared rituals as by global platforms. And for emerging designers, that shift opens up exciting new territory. Enter the LEGO Ideas Design Student Challenge,…
Time Amongst Pictures is a body of etchings by Oliver Hoffmeister developed in response to an extended period of study at the Museo del Prado. The work follows Hoffmeister’s selection as one of four recipients of the Richard Ford Award in 2024, a prize that supports figurative artists from British…
Oasis ’25 is a commemorative print series by Richard Welland, created in response to the final show of Oasis’ widely discussed 2025 tour, which closed in São Paulo on 23 November. As the tour came to an end, fans and first time converts alike were still processing the emotional weight…
Lovely Day is a personal illustration project by Kelly Nichols, working under the name Kidnichols, that celebrates creativity as a gentle, everyday practice. Centered on a cozy, lived-in studio space, the piece reflects how making can be both vulnerable and deeply comforting, offering creativity as something safe, familiar, and sustaining…
The Sky Tonight is a self-directed thriller series written and designed by Jemima Schejbal, also known as Cosmic Dove. Sitting at the intersection of editorial design and narrative fiction, the project deconstructs the wonder of the cosmos into a tense, unfolding mystery. Through print, material choice, and image-making, the series…
Confini is an independent fanzine project conceived and curated by Fred Cigno that brings together photography, writing, illustration, and type design to reflect on borders in their many forms. Developed collaboratively by a group of creatives living in and around Cuneo, near the border between Italy and France, the project…
Chaos Is Okay is a research through practice project by Gabriella Tarantonio, developed as part of her MA in Visual Communication at Birmingham City University. The work takes the form of an abstract, hand made map that visualises the merging of two different design methodologies: design thinking and experimentation. Rather…
What Are These Fibers? is a screen printed poster by Casiel Checoni that reflects on the value of taking work beyond the digital surface and into the physical world. Printed using black ink and silver plated ink on Chambril paper, the poster began as a series of abstract calligraphic brush…
Independent bookshops across the UK are set to receive a significant boost, as Penguin Random House announces a major new funding initiative aimed at inspiring young readers during the National Year of Reading. The Penguin Children’s Bookshop Grant 2026 will make up to £150,000 available to independent bookshops, supporting creative…
In Limine is an international artist residency taking place from 18–24 July 2026 in Monte Sant’Angelo, Puglia. Curated by Roberta Feoli De Lucia and Matteo Totaro, the residency invites a small, carefully selected group of artists to explore the idea of the threshold. It focuses on moments of transition, passage,…
Indiecon Festival has announced its International Travel Grant open call for 2026, offering six funded opportunities for independent publishers to attend, exhibit, and actively participate in one of Germany’s largest independent publishing festivals. The deadline for applications is February 28, 2026. Held in Hamburg from September 4–6, 2026, Indiecon brings…
At just 23, Eknoor Matharoo has already built a print practice grounded in patience, material curiosity, and a deep connection to place. A recent graduate of Emily Carr University of Art + Design, Matharoo now works full time from her own studio in Chandigarh, India, where she continues to explore…