Vanitas
Posted by Fabio 20 November 2009
Vanitas is a parallel between ceramics and graphic design through a triptych of contemporary vanities: body, knowledge, morality. A ceramic skull divided in 13 pictogrammes is the starting point of this thesis project by recent ESAG graduate Charlotte Cornaton. A stop motion video with ceramics confront new technology and tradition. A book and the volumes are another part of the thesis project, which you can see on her website.
EFTERKLANG’S Magic Chairs
Posted by Fabio 19 November 2009
Two months after joining the 4AD stable (alongside Bon Iver, The National, St. Vincent and Deerhunter), Efterklang have announced details of Magic Chairs, the band’s third full-length studio album and their first for the label. read more
Evelin Kasikov
Posted by Fabio 19 November 2009
Handmade typography and tactile work from London-based artist and designer, Evelin Kasikov.
Melvin Galapon
Posted by Fabio 18 November 2009
Melvin Galapon is a London based designer creating really interesting work in the fields of graphic design, illustrations and installations. One can find a nice selection of screen printed posters on his website.
William H. Bradley
Posted by Fabio 18 November 2009
William H. Bradley was an American type designer, typographer, publisher and graphic designer. Born in 1868 in Massachusetts, at the age of twelve in Ishpeming, Michigan he began working in a printer’s shop introducing Bradley to the many issues of typesetting, layout and advertisements. This experience would become important and inspirational for Bradley’s later career. read more
Markus Dressen
Posted by Fabio 17 November 2009
German graphic designer Markus Dressen has a lovely way of showcasing his work, one has the ability to see all his projects laid out on a virtual table. Make sure you zoom in to enjoy the details of Markus’s skilled typography.
Projekt Triangle
Posted by Fabio 17 November 2009
Projekt Triangle is a design studio based in Stuttgart, Germany. PT works in the fields of branding, web design and interior in “that” German crisp way. The portrait photography for their client Albert Holz made me smile.
Typografische Monatsblätter
Posted by Fabio 16 November 2009
“Typografische Monatsblätter” is a Swiss magazine focusing on printing and typography. The magazine was founded in 1933 and has featured some of the finest Swiss type-designers over the years. read more
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citylikeyou: Interview with Tom Uferas - Paris-based creative director and graphic designer Tom Uferas spoke to us about design, creativity, and living and working in Paris. Plus a selection of his favourite places. -
Christina Nicodema's paintings explore the schisms of the food chain that all life participates in. They challenge the impossibility of reconciling the opposing notions of violence and empathy.. -
A selection of paintings by Swedish-born artist Camilla Engstrom. -
Prague-based type designer Martin Vácha talked to us about design, creativity, and living and working in Prague. Plus a selection of his favourite places.