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'I only want to make clear visual messages, which may prevent or inform': Aliona Solomadina on the role of design in wartime

Creative Boom

Znak exhibition, Mala Gallery, Mystetskyi Arsenal, Kyiv, 2017. Znak exhibition, Mala Gallery, Mystetskyi Arsenal, Kyiv, 2017. A graduate of Kharkiv State Academy of Design and Arts, Aliona focuses on book design, visual identities, art direction and design curation. City of Forms.

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“Books remain stubbornly, thrillingly relevant”: the enduring value of book design

Design Week

” And while there might not be one rule to good book design — Strelecki calls it a “process” between designers and clients — the jurors bring together a wealth of experience. Together and through that selection process, they might reveal answers to the secret of good book design Strelecki says.

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30 Gorgeous Examples of Korean Graphic Design

Inspiration Feed

There’s something absolutely fascinating about the Korean culture. It has taken over the entire world, with Korean pop stars, Korean makeup, Korean fashion, and everything else Korean dominating the scene everywhere you look. Of course, among the trends are Korean…

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From Kindergarten Through High School, This Family Has Been Making a Magazine Together for Ten Years

Eye on Design

He made many art pieces that Claire, as mothers do, began collecting, leading in 2011 to Renn by Renn Lim, holycrap’s first exhibition. This was preceded by bLAh bLAh bLAh in 2012 , which included artworks by Aira, who was so inspired by her brother after his first show that she wanted to be part of an exhibition, too. “At

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Soirée Fantastique

Fonts in Use

Conceived and designed by Pierre Pané-Farré , the book won the Gold Medal in the competition Best Book Design from all over the World and also was awarded at the Walter Tiemann Prize 2018. 1838–41), made by the book designer himself. Unsurprisingly, the book is out of print.

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59 Essential Books Every Graphic Designer Should Read in 2022

Shillington

Each beautifully illustrated essay reveals the magic and wonder of the world around us and a glimpse into the mind of one of the world’s most interesting designers. Buy the book. Buy the book. A beautiful book designed by Christoph Grünberger, Analog Algorithm is a tool kit to create new forms. Buy the book.