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New book from Counter-Print explores the power of icons in modern design

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Icons and pictograms are so important to our society, yet even designers don't discuss them all that much. In an increasingly visual world, icons and pictograms have become the universal language of design. Iconic' was one such book. Some themes seem a little dry until you figure out the twist.

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From watercolours to Snakes with Legs: illustrator Beth Bennett on her work so far

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Plymouth-based illustrator and graphic designer Beth Bennett is a fairly new face in the creative industries, having only graduated last year in 2024, but one of her recent projects caught our eye, and we just had to know more. Of course, seeing Leonardo da Vinci's iconic Mona Lisa and The Last Supper depicted in this way is hilarious.

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Why TYPEONE magazine is a must-read for graphic designers

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All photography by Yeshen Venema TYPEONE magazine isn't just a beautifully designed print publication; it's also full of key insights about the evolving interaction between typography and graphic design. Oh, what a time to be a designer. Designers everywhere can thrive in this new-new normal – as long as they stay relevant.

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Ed Helms' SNAFU podcast embraces 'controlled messiness' in new identity

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New York City and New Orleans-based design studio The Collected Works has developed the branding and overarching design system for SNAFU Media and the cover art for season two of their flagship podcast. The logo aimed to create something big and bold that could stand out in both small podcast icons and large out-of-home advertising. "It

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Universal Favourite crafts emotive branding for fertility testing startup

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To help create the brand, they approached Sydney-based design studio Universal Favourite. "It Brand concept Of course, brands in the fertility space are all designed to build trust in their medical expertise: that in itself is nothing new. Striking the balance was critical."

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'Visually driven' photography book explores Japan's historical connection with dogs

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In a new book by Manami Okazaki, the bond between the two is explored via quirky imagery and 'visually driven' design. They are a huge part of my life, and I have been writing about animal-related topics for over a decade.". So it is really important to have the right designers who can reflect the content of the book in the design.

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Sound and vision: the 3D animation of Reggie Perry, Jr

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looked at the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2001, the fees were too high for him to attend Georgia's famous art school. I think that encapsulates the approach I am trying to take with my work and drives the topics and characters I explore. The big, blown-up, shiny suit with the wide-angle lens is such an iconic scene."

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