A new book titled Off the Grid looks at the superb, but under-recognised Belgian graphics pioneers of the 20th century Certain European countries have, over time, become synonymous with a particular ...
Staring at a blank page is daunting. Where to make the first mark? As designers have known for centuries, one way is to start with a grid. A grid is a structure of lines used by designers to help ...
Last week, NPR’s "All Things Considered" covered an unusual topic: Scientific conference posters. For the first time in decades, scientists are rethinking the traditional design of the posters they ...
“The story of women in 20th century graphic design has been criminally neglected,” says David Bownes, curator at the London Transport Museum. “It would be tremendous if they could receive the same ...
Interesting Topics: Typography, branding and identity systems, designing for space and environment, interactivity and UX/UI, motion graphics, packaging design, publication design, design thinking, ...
The UK’s theatres may be best known for their sterling performances and intriguing sets and costumes, but the power of graphic design to entice visitors to their shows cannot be underestimated. This ...
Illustrator Hans Hillmann’s film posters are set to draw new audiences decades after their release. The modernist graphic designer, who passed away this year in May, is being feted with the first UK ...