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Folklore meets design in Facing Forward, a new limited-edition book by HONDO & Astrid Chesney

Creative Boom

With just 100 signed copies, the artist's book blends playful illustrations with bold typography and bespoke craft details, marking a new chapter in editorial design and creative collaboration. Featuring more than 200 illustrations by Astrid, the book is a rich and imaginative exploration of expressive characters and forms.

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All Flows 2025 delivers creative magic in Milton Keynes

Creative Boom

Opening with personal journeys The festival's opening set the tone perfectly, with Astrid Stavro, president of the International Society of Typographic Designers and a former Pentagram partner, taking audiences on an intimate journey from her childhood growing up around a printing press in Italy to her studies under Alan Kitching.

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70+ Best Japanese-Style Fonts for Modern Design and Branding

Graphic Design Junction

Incorporating these fonts into your designs can: Elevate Branding : Establish cultural relevance and authenticity, especially for businesses targeting a Japanese or Asia-inspired market. Enhance Visual Appeal : Add an artistic and sophisticated touch to designs. It will look awesome on any design, print, or restaurant brand.

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"I paint in the hope of removing anguish" artist Yuka Sakuma discusses her nihonga-inspired paintings

Creative Bloq

Every issue is packed with art and design inspiration Delivered to your IOS or Android device Never miss an issue From £9.99 Every issue is packed with art and design inspiration Delivered to your IOS or Android device Never miss an issue From £9.99 When did you decide that you wanted to be an artist?

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DMTV Milkshake: Book Designer Michael Russem on Why “Everything Is Garbage”

Design Milk

This is, in fact, a defense of modern book design: “When we look at the books about the history of printing and typography, we’re only getting the greatest hits and that tends to give the idea that things were better back then. So what’s wrong with printing and design now? How do we fix it?

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Optic: Counter-Print's new book explores the world of optical effects in graphic design

Creative Boom

Counter-Print's new book, Optic What is it about optical illusions that captivates graphic designers so much? These optical effects are often found in beloved book designs, packaging, and branding the world over. The same is the case today, and there are two primary reasons behind this choice," says Jon.

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Three free archives of Victorian illustration to inspire you

Creative Boom

It includes some of the first colour illustrations of Shakespeare's works ever printed – found in the John Murdoch Edition of A Midsummer Night's Dream. "I The illustrations look very distinctive, printed in chromolithography. I find this edition absolutely fascinating," says Michael John Goodman.