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Meet the artist behind the cover of this year’s Booker Prize winner

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We met Aino-Maija Metsola to discuss her signature style and creative approach to illustrating book covers. Its cover—a soft-edged, inky interpretation of space—was designed by Helsinki-based artist Aino-Maija Metsola. Since then, Metsola has occasionally illustrated book covers published by Vintage/Penguin.

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Expressive Type Today: How typography captivates in a world of visual overload

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In an era when attention spans are dwindling and visual overload has become the norm, Counter-Print's new book celebrates the transformative power of expressive typography. It's a visual tribute to the designers and creative studios who use type not only as a communication tool but as a form of expression that defies convention.

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Why a new book celebrating design legend Margaret Calvert deserves your support

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A crowdfunding campaign has just launched for Margaret Calvert: Woman at Work, showcasing the career of the iconic British graphic designer. Margaret Calvert is one of the biggest names in British design history. So it's a shock, quite frankly, that no one has ever released a book dedicated to her design work.

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The 20 illustrators inspiring us the most in 2025

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Jean Jullien French graphic designer and illustrator currently lives and works in Paris. He has worked with hundreds of clients, including The New York Times, RCA Records, and Geographic, and has published numerous books with publishers such as teNeues, Walker Books, Comme des Géants, and Hato Press. © Lauren Hom 4.

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Laura Stein on the Five Books that shaped her approach to design, branding, and sustainability

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It's been quite a while since we last explored the inspiring world of book recommendations from leading creatives across the globe, but we're excited to bring the series back with a fresh perspective. Laura's selection of books offers a unique mix of thought-provoking ideas, ranging from environmental manifestos to design philosophy.

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The World Illustration Awards 2025 shortlist is here, and it's a feast for the eyes

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An Egg-cellent Card Game: Can You Find the Missing by Paperface (Design Product & Packaging) The AOI has unveiled those in the running for this year's World Illustration Awards, featuring 200 standout projects from over 4,700 entries worldwide. We're impressed by all of the work on display. Who Flew The Coop?

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'Storytelling and emotional connection matter more than aesthetics,' says illustrator Fangfang Han

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She has already worked on projects with various clients, covering travel and lifestyle topics for UK publications such as Teen Breathe and creating children's book illustrations for Ximalaya in China. Images from The Flying Studio, a book about Eadweard Muybridge. The London Underground logo animation set.