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Annabel Wright on how self-publishing could empower women in business

Creative Boom

According to the Publishers Association, most senior roles in publishing are held by women. Publishing, however, is different – at least on the surface. A study from 2019 found that just 28 per cent of women were in full-time or self-employed work three years after childbirth, while the employment rate for men was 90 per cent.

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Concrete Hong Kong: learn about architecture through foldout models

Creative Boom

Now, a new hardback book by Zupagrafika, an independent publisher, author and design studio based in Poznań, Poland, celebrates this era in style. Concrete Hong Kong joins a series of excellent books published by Zupagrafika, celebrating modernist architecture, design and photography in a unique and playful way.

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Three Publishers Get Real About Independent Publishing

Eye on Design

Much of the work we do as designers, publishers, and artists remain mystified to our peers and the community at large. As a designer and artist myself, and as someone who has been in and out of the realm of independent publishing, I wanted to lift the veil and ask practical questions to independent publishers about how they make it work.

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Leah Jacobs-Gordon on the artistry of book cover design

Creative Boom

Alongside these endeavours, she's carved out a niche as a freelance book designer, creating covers for a range of international publishers across various genres. My first potential catch was in publishing, where I interviewed with a small independent publisher," she explains. Ultimately, though, she didn't need to choose. "My

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Ekta: 160 Faces by Lundgren+Lindqvist

BP&O

Text by Richard Baird 160 Faces is a new publication from Swedish artist Daniel Götesson working under the name Ekta, designed by Lundgren+Lindqvist and distributed under the studio’s publishing arm ll’Editions. The post Ekta: 160 Faces by Lundgren+Lindqvist appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion.

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After Summer: Roberto Badin's photobook gets under the skin of Basque coastal life

Creative Boom

In 2018, Roberto published his first book, Inside Japan , which presented a different perspective on the Asian nation's cities. In 2019, Roberto won a number of accolades and awards for his McDelivery campaign , including the prestigious Cannes Lions and a Yellow Pencil from D&AD.

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The Top 6 Design Moments Of 2019

Computer Zoom Design

The Top 6 Design Moments Of 2019 2019 was an interesting year for sure – one dominated by politics and controversy. Some of the many examples include NYC’s Pride 2019 site (below) and MailChimps Year in Review (also below). Color of 2019 Pantone’s color of 2019 was a combination of two colors, Rose Quartz and Serenity. “As

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