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A Look Back with Michael Braley, NVA Class of 1999
PRINT New Visual Artists have remained at the forefront of visual culture since the dawn of the new millennium. In 1999, we looked ahead to the new millennium. Concerns about a Y2K bug were kicking...
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The Enduring Legacy of Alina Wheeler’s “Designing Brand Identity”
As a design student in the mid-2000s, Designing Brand Identity by Alina Wheeler was a must-read on our book list, and it quickly became a cornerstone of my education. First published in 2003, the book...
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Meanwhile: No. 208
This week I am mostly obsessed with Le Bon Samaritain by Charles Angrand, 1895. I know nothing about it or him, but there’s something deliciously sci-fi about its eery glow; like if you plugged a...
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The National Ballet of Canada’s Dances with a New Identity by Bruce Mau Design
As a fellow Canadian who’s admired Bruce Mau’s work since my design student days, I was excited to see how the team has breathed new life into The National Ballet of Canada’s (NBOC) visual identity....
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DesignThinkers Podcast: Ellen Lupton
This week’s guest is designer, writer, and educator Ellen Lupton. She’s written and contributed to at least thirty books including Thinking With Type and Extra Bold: A Feminist, Inclusive,...
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Call Yourself a Graphic Designer? You Have W.A. Dwiggins to Thank
W. A. Dwiggins (1880-1956) left an indelible mark on 20th-century visual communication as a pioneer of advertising, magazine, and book design. He was also a master calligrapher, type designer, and...
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Red Antler Crafts a Big Brand Debut for BEZi Labneh
As a self-proclaimed charcuterie board maestro, I take my snack game seriously, so imagine my chagrin when I realized I’d never met labneh. Originating from the Middle East and made with strained...
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Studio Usher Rebrands Page 73 as an Off-Broadway Powerhouse
Breaking into the theater scene in New York City can prove a daunting endeavor for those with the grit to pursue it, especially for the playwrights who are often behind the scenes. Page 73, a Tony and...
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DesignThinkers Podcast: Forest Young
This week’s guest is Forest Young, fresh off announcing his new position at Fundamentalco, where he leads the design discipline for new economy clients. He is part of the senior business acceleration...
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Book Club Recap Biber & Bierut: Architects, Designers, and Images (So Many...
Did you miss our conversation with James Biber and Michael Bierut? Register here to watch this episode of PRINT Book Club. Nine months into the pandemic, architect James Biber thought if he did...
View ArticleDesignThinkers Podcast: Glenda Rissman RGD
In this bonus episode of the DesignThinkers podcast, host Nicola Hamilton sits down with Glenda Rissman and Darrell Corriveau of Q30 Design. Rissman co-founded Q30 Design with Peter Scott in 1991 and...
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A Pop of Perfection: Inside United Sodas’ Brand and Flavor Refresh
Thirsty for something fresh? United Sodas, the colorful soda brand that burst onto the scene during the pandemic, is leveling up with an updated look and a flavor revamp. They’ve teamed up again with...
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Saint Urbain Unveils a Fresh Identity for 19th-Century Catskills Hotel
Over the past two years, Michelin-starred chefs Jeremiah Stone and Fabian von Hauske Valtierra have transformed Hensonville, a tiny hamlet, into a Catskills gem. After opening Parcasa, a gourmet...
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DesignThinkers Podcast: Michael Bierut
This week’s guest is Pentagram partner, Michael Bierut. Michael has been at Pentagram for more than 30 years. He’s led projects for clients like The New York Times, MIT Media Lab, Mastercard,...
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Sunrise Bakers’ Warm and Inviting New Brand by Bombay Design Centre
In the bustling heart of Dehradun, India, where the scent of freshly baked pista biscuits mingles with nostalgia, a beloved institution is getting a modern makeover. Sunrise Bakers, the 70-year-old...
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Someoddpilot’s Colorful, Gritty Tribute to Lollapalooza’s Alt-Culture Past
As Lollapalooza blew out the candles on its 20th birthday this year, the iconic Chicago music festival also unveiled an updated look that screams “next-gen cool.” The legendary fest started in 1991 as...
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The Brooklyn Museum Unveils a Bold Rebrand for 200th Anniversary
The summer I moved to New York, the first stop on my culture to-do list was the Brooklyn Museum — it more than lived up to the hype. As the Brooklyn Museum celebrates its 200th anniversary, it has...
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Ba’ndo’s Identity for MAD Captures the Madness of Creativity
MAD, a new online creative news platform from Türkiye, needed an identity that could capture the energy and imagination of the industries it represents. Not simply a news portal, MAD serves as a...
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Hey Jane Casts its Vote for Reproductive Freedom with Roevember
Hey Jane has never been one to stay silent — whether through bold billboard ads or messages in public restrooms, they’ve consistently championed abortion care. Now, with less than 50 days until the...
View ArticleMeanwhile No. 211
Mostly been listening to Station to Station on loop this week (a great standing desk album, should you need one), so productivity went out the window as I got distracted by the incredible work of...
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