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Beyond the worker bees: How F37's billboard campaign ditched the Manchester clichés

Creative Boom

Rather than launch with typical design industry fanfare, F37 wanted something that gave back to the city that inspired it. The brief came to us with a lot of stuff of what they didn't want," recalls Ellen, who collaborated with designer Craig Oldham on the project. "It It said: We don't want bees near it.

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A designer’s bookshelf: 5 essential reads for creativity and insight

UX Collective

A curated selection of books that have inspired my design journey and shaped my perspective on creativity. Some are fairly recent, others have been around for a while, but they all hold a special place on my shelfnot because they follow trends, but because they continue to inspire and challenge me. This isnt unique to Futura.

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The Shining: Craig Oldham takes a closer look at Stanley Kubrick's classic horror in a new immersive book

Creative Boom

Designer and writer Craig Oldham is taking a deeply satisfying dive into Stanley Kubrick's psychological horror, The Shining, in a new book that not only pays homage to its cultural legacy but one that is also disguised as the "writing project" Jack Nicholson's lead character is seen typing throughout the film. But it's not out yet.

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100 Amazing Graphic Designers to Follow on Instagram

Shillington

Creative Director and Founder of Studio Kohl, Mira Malhotra is well worth a follow for her designs and illustrations inspired by her native India which often touch on national and international politics. Their Instagram is exactly that—a clutter free space of inspiration. Mira Malhotra. Kim Melvin. Puck Collective. Agyei Archer.

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Recently Received Books

Grain Edit

Replete with documents, memories, and images from the life of Miroslav Sasek, this book is richly illustrated with material from Sasek’s books as well as such archival material as previously unpublished illustrations, photographs, and vintage fan letters from children inspired by his books. By Craig Oldham. Where do you live?

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Remembering Ken Garland: “A man you quickly run out of words to describe”

Design Week

Ken Garland – whose designs spanned the world of toys to nuclear disarmament – was a “man you quickly run out of words to describe,” says Craig Oldham. “His principles and his politics are still the spine of the industry today,” Oldham says. He is survived by his family and wife Wanda.

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35 Famous Graphic Designers You Need To Know

Shillington

So, if you’re after some inspiration or just want to be amazed, then get reading! In his work—which incorporates design, typography and illustration—he likes to mix styles and genres, often finding himself inspired by pop culture, street culture, fashion and music all at the same time. Craig Oldham. Gail Anderson.