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Designer Faride Mereb Discusses Book Design + Archival Research

Design Milk

This session features Faride Mereb , an award-winning Venezuelan book designer, researcher, and educator who is based in New York City. through her design studio, Letra Muerta Inc., spanning book design, workshops, and time as a Latin American Collections curator for institutions.

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Leah Jacobs-Gordon on the artistry of book cover design

Creative Boom

Getting started Born and raised in south London with Jamaican roots, Leah's love for the arts paved the way for her career in brand and packaging design. She has worked with renowned brands such as Cadbury, Mr. Kipling, and Philadelphia. Her foray into book cover design began somewhat serendipitously.

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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. They wanted to capture the adventurous and unconventional nature of the brewery through their designs.

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Anniversary book from Semi Permanent is a 20-year time capsule of stunning creativity

Creative Boom

These case studies peek into others' portfolios, unearthed archival prints, and freshly-published artworks are by no means a singular representation of creative practice in the 21st century," he explains. "We And founder and executive creative director Murray Bell has a clear vision for how it should be read.

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Gretel's Ryan Moore and Andrea Traducco-Campos on the creative allure of Noma

Creative Boom

Yet, the restaurant's brand presence exudes an authentic warmth and accessibility that makes it feel open to all. Gretel 's Moore and Traducco-Campos spoke to Creative Boom about how Noma's commitment to creativity and genuine connection has resulted in a brand that extends beyond the restaurant's four walls and three Michelin stars.

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Rafael Medeiros on enduring the Hollywood strikes as a freelance graphic designer

Creative Boom

Born in Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Medeiros moved to LA in 2012 after graduating in Brazil in graphic design. He's since worked on several global campaigns and for well-known international brands, including Disney+ and Apple TV+. Overall, though, he's really missing his normal work, designing key art in strike-free times. "I

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'The fix starts within': new books by Radim Malinic help creatives realise their potential

Creative Boom

London design and publishing legend Radim Malinic has released not one but two new books helping creatives achieve their potential. London creative director and graphic designer Radim Malinic has a long history in publishing, and we last covered his book Pause, Breathe and Grow: Notes on mindful creative life back in 2020.

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