Another recent addition to Department Store, is David Vanadia; an independent artist and illustrator born and based in Marseille, France. Through his minimalist style and use of linocut, he creates surrealist representations with a strong graphic identity. The artisan aspect of linocut immediately seduced David, with the carving of his…
New to our curated marketplace, Department Store, is Dicks Don’t Lie; an offbeat, independent boutique based in the Netherlands. Their covetable unisex streetwear and collectable homeware and accessories are as cool as they are cheeky. Founded by Dutch graphic designer Roger Huskens, Dicks Don’t Lie was born after Roger began…
Once again the incredible London Illustration Fair is coming to the Oxo Tower Wharf this November, and they’re looking for some amazing creatives to join them. The fair sets out to showcase, support and champion the biggest, best, most creative and inspiring Illustrators, collectives, companies, galleries, and creative start-ups making an…
Inspired by contemporary Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, Jill & Gill’s latest collection, Obsessive, is bold and colourful. The duo launched their apparel collection back in July 2018, with their fashion line going from strength to strength. All garments are made with respect meeting demanding ethical standards, and created with an ethos…
After a thrilling Kickstarter Campaign (they hit their £4500 target in under 72 hours) the FEMME TYPE book is now successfully published and launched at Signature Brew Bar & Taproom and Village Bookshop in Leeds in early July. Printed by Pressision Ltd, published by People of Print (In Perpetuum), the book…
Dublin’s iconic Liffey Swim celebrated its 100th race this summer with more than 500 men and women competing in a 2.2km swim through the city centre. To celebrate this year’s big anniversary of the race, some of Dublin’s leading artists and illustrators have come together to create an artistic tribute to…
Taking a trip down memory lane, for our 42nd issue of Posterzine™ we featured the talented illustrator Aga Giecko who’s playful illustrations and whimsical characters captured the hearts of the many. Originally from Lublin, Poland, Aga nurtured her talent at UAL’s Camberwell College of Arts where she developed her bold, sketchy…
Snax Magazine is a carefully curated print experience that promotes independent visual artists. Now available on Department Store, their mission is to create engaging and tangible artistic experiences that directly connect independent artists to the community. At Snax Magazine, the team believe that in an exceedingly digital world, print is still one of…
Looking for a quirky, limited edition, handmade print to adorn your wall? Check out some of the best screen prints by independent artists on our curated marketplace, Department Store. From bold, statement-making typographical prints, to geometric shapes and golden maps, there is something suitable for any space. Tom Pigeon: Block…
Once again, we are very excited to introduce a selection of projects by our Official People of Print members. This month we are showcasing those who work with letterpress printing. From exclusive letterpress studios, to unique collaborations and meaningful campaigns, our members exhibit a wide plethora of innovate projects reinventing…
Herr & Frau Rio is a small Riso studio located in Munich, Germany, and a new vendor on our curated marketplace, Department Store. Specialising in print and graphic design, they create their own products and collaborate with fellow designers. The studio was founded by Sascha Wellm and Laura Sirch, who…
Brian Giles, aka Sonofafox, is an Irish Printmaker and Graphic Designer based in Dublin. A graduate from Dun Laoghaire’s Institute Of Art Design and Technology (IADT), his work makes use of vibrant colours, marbling, and gradients. Brian rediscovered his love of image-making in 2017 when he became a member of…
Art of the Mimeograph is a crowdfunding project by People of Print member Tomoko Kanzaki. The mimeograph is a duplicator machine that works by producing copies from a stencil. Today, the mimeograph has been superseded by the photocopier, and its artistic accomplishment is often forgotten. Tomoko’s publication aims to bring the…
Leah Witton is a Manchester based graphic designer and print maker. After studying Graphic Design at University of the West of England in Bristol, where her final year project was on the theme of escapism, Leah decided to carry on these themes in her recent project Inside Out. Based on her own experiences…
In July 2019 in Rotterdam, street artists from the US, UK, Australia and Holland teamed up with nine children from a school in Lombok, Indonesia to help renovate their classrooms. By using children’s drawings made by the pupils, the artists exclusively designed a T-shirt for the Face This Foundation. The Dutch charity will use…
At the end of June, Poster Rex’s designers Markus Lange and Lars Harmsen were invited to a Risograph Jam Session at the Riso Druckerei drucken3000 in Berlin. llustrators Katia Fouquet and Frank Höhne as well as the Berlin based graphic designer Ariane Spanier were also involved. Over two nights the theme; ‘Woodstock –…
The project #BETHEREFORYOURMATE was initiated in 2019 by Studio Michael van Kekem to raise attention for mental health and suicide. Via the hashtag, Michael hopes to bring attention to something very important, which is still often stigmatised and not discussed enough. “We all go through different stages in life. A…
Minx Creative are a multi-service studio making a difference through effective design, strategy and project management. Their recent project Character Collection Vol. 02 focused on the creation of a modern stationery pack. For the new line, the team designed a new custom typeface, engineered a bespoke wallet (that required zero gluing…
Created in 2013 by senior fashion lecturer Jacqui McAssey, GIRLFANS is a project documenting female football fans with the intention “to give female football supporters visibility and a sense of belonging in football culture”. People of Print Member Dotto was commissioned to design it’s sister project GIRLFANS UNTOLD; a publication featuring the experiences and…
Georgie Estill is a Graphic Artist, Designer and Printmaker based in Robin Hood’s Bay on the North East coastline of Yorkshire. She graduated from Winchester School of Art in 2018 holding a first class BA with honours in Graphic Arts, specialising in Graphic Design. Her work mostly tackles cultural and…