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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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Transforming Traditional Handcraft into Economic Growth in Thailand
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...
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De-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...
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Letters 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...
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MASU 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...
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Addison 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...
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Remembering 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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Beautiful Unknown: The Y2K Album Cover Art of Frieda Luczak
With the arrival of Brat, it feels like the Y2K revival is finally cresting. Beyoncé has moved on from channeling Corona to country. Pink Pantheress has moved on from singing over 1997 drum n’ bass...
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L’eggs’ Iconic 70s Logo Gets a Modern Twist
After more than fifty years of stocking shelves and dresser drawers, L’eggs has reintroduced itself with a fresh take on its iconic 1970s logo. Originally crafted by Roger Ferriter, the L’eggs...
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From Intimidating to Empowering: Financial Brands for the Next Generation
Lately, I’ve been fascinated by the moves financial companies are making to court younger audiences, and for good reason. Brands like Chime, Klarna, Check My File, and emerging crypto platforms like...
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CENTER Design Brings Sando Shop Nostalgia to Molly Baz’s Saucy New Brand
There’s nothing quite as disheartening as taking your lunch break or coming home after a long day, dreaming of a satisfying sandwich, only to bite into dry bread and flavorless condiments, leaving you...
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Announcing The 2025 PRINT Awards Call For Entries
The 2025 PRINT Awards honor the beauty of creativity in full bloom. Design creativity blooms in spaces where curiosity meets intention, where ideas are nurtured into forms that resonate and inspire....
View ArticleDesignThinkers Podcast: Michael Johnson
This week’s guest is Michael Johnson. He set up Johnson Banks in 1992, after a decade spent learning design, branding, and art direction across the globe. His company is known for how they define,...
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A Journey Through Pentagram’s Legacy in Logo Design
Logos are everywhere. They’re on our screens, stitched onto our clothes, and plastered across cityscapes. But how often do we stop to consider the craft, creativity, and thought that goes into...
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404 Design & Innovation Celebrates a Year of Bold Moves and Big Wins
Imagine starting a creative agency and, within 18 days, landing a major campaign with Netflix. That’s exactly the origin story for 404 Design & Innovation. One year later, the Brazil-based...
View ArticleKoto’s Refresh for Workday Brings Optimism to Enterprise Software
When you think of enterprise software, “warmth” and “humanity” might not be the first words that come to mind — but Workday is on a mission to change that. Thanks to a partnership with creative studio...
View ArticleThe Daily Heller: Excerpts From Paul Rand’s Penultimate Public Conversation,...
“A Paul Rand Retrospective” ran from October 4 to November 8, 1996, at The Cooper Union/ Herb Lubalin Study Center of Design & Typography and Arthur A. Houghton Jr. Gallery. It was organized by...
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