SVA’s Latest Exhibition Showcases Ivan Chermayeff’s Personal Art Practice
Late designer Ivan Chermayeff (1932-2017) made a name for himself by revolutionizing the field of visual communication, designing hundreds of some of the most recognizable corporate and institutional...
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If you, like me, watch travel, house-hunting, and cooking shows, you know that Chiang Mai, Thailand, is touted as the latest laid-back, inexpensive place to enjoy great scenery, food, and hospitality....
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Director Steven Zaillian and cinematographer Robert Elswit reveal the methods, ideas, and secrets of Ripley’s meticulous black-and-white visuals. As a huge fan of the almost-perfect movie, my...
View ArticleDesignThinkers Podcast: Dominic Ayre RGD
Each year, RGD asks a different Canadian design agency or studio to tackle their conference identity. In these shorter episodes, host Nicola Hamilton will be speaking with some of those folks—past...
View ArticleDe-Siloing Design: McCann Reimagines Collaboration in the Creative Process
Nothing makes me want to crawl out of my skin faster than hearing, ‘Because we’ve always done it this way.’ In a corporate world that depends on innovation to thrive, curiosity and a willingness to...
View ArticleLetters are Magic in Jessica Hische’s New Children’s Book
Letters are magic. Especially if they’re fancy and drawn by Jessica Hische. “Letters are magic” is the watchword of Jessica Hische, one of the world’s leading lettering artists. “Letters are an...
View ArticleMASU Paper Goods Embody the Season of Giving
The selection of paper for a printed project is as crucial as the design itself – setting the stage for creativity, innovation, and the production of an extraordinary, finished piece. 2024 PRINT...
View ArticleAddison Group Celebrates 25 Years with a Brand Refresh
Addison Group, a leading professional services firm known for its expertise in staffing, consulting, and executive search, is marking its 25th anniversary with a fresh new look. The company recently...
View ArticleRemembering Mostafa Asadollahi (1950-2024)
This is a guest post by Majid Abbasi, design director of Studio Abbasi, an internationally active studio based in Tehran and Toronto. Mostafa Asadollahi was among the first graduates of the Graphic...
View ArticleDesignThinkers Podcast: Tina Mackenzie RGD Emeritus
Each year, RGD asks a different Canadian design agency or studio to tackle the conference identity. In these shorter episodes, host Nicola Hamilton will speak with some of those folks—past...
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