A history of New York public transport in 400 objects
The team behind the reissued NYCTA Standards Manual have a new subway-related book out, documenting objects associated with the system, from tickets to maps and merch
D&AD Annual’s “stripped back” design is inspired by Bible study
D&AD’s 2017 Annual landed with a thump on the CR desk this morning. Designed by Jim Sutherland, the publication – a printed showcase of winning entries to the D&AD Awards – comes in at over 500 pages and takes inspiration from the Bible. Last year’s Annual was designed by Lucienne Roberts and featured interactive exercises […]
LDF 2017: Camille Walala’s colourful castle brightens up Broadgate
Designer Camille Walala has applied her Memphis-inspired graphics to a pedestrian crossing, a houseboat and a multi-storey building in Shoreditch. Her latest project is London Design Festival’s landmark installation for 2017: a multicoloured inflatable castle in the middle of Clerkenwell. Villa Walala is described as “a boisterously colourful and invitingly soft-touch structure”. It is made from […]
How digital is helping the Co-op rediscover its soul
After a period of extreme turbulence, the Co-op is rebuilding, putting membership back at its core. We talk to Group Design Director Ben Terrett and Head of Digital Engagement Gail Lyon about how a digital mindset is also key to its renewal
Christoph Niemann New York retrospective
An exhibition of the work of illustrator Christoph Niemann opens at the School of Visual Arts in New York later this month, in celebration of his recent SVA Annual Masters Series Award
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Great Work: A clever campaign for MATCHESFASHION.COM’s Prada collection
Prada products are unveiled through moving images of virtual worlds in a clever Instagram and Facebook campaign from retailer MATCHESFASHION.COM
Icon book celebrates the Land Rover and its owners
A new book, designed by Foxtrot Papa, tells the stories of notable Defender and Series owners through original photography, design sketches and hand-lettering
Gerald Scarfe on stage and screen
Opening next week at the House of Illustration in London is an exhibition celebrating Gerald Scarfe’s production designs for theatre, rock, opera, ballet and film.
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New Talent: Gutless Wonder’s eye-popping portfolio
In the latest in our series uncovering creative talent on Facebook and Instagram, we speak to Gutless Wonder – a mixed media artist who creates ‘happy’ sculptures and CG characters
Cover of Iain Sinclair’s final London book binds him to the city
Billed as Sinclair’s final instalment of his books focusing on the capital, The Last London features cover text that weaves in and out of the city just as the writer has done since arriving there in the 1960s
Myerscough and Morgan spread Joy and Peace in the City of London
Installations from Morag Myerscough and Luke Morgan promote positivity, hope, strength and togetherness in London’s new Culture Mile
Marion Deuchars on Colour
In a beautiful new book, Marion Deuchars uses her trademark illustrative style to tackle the elusive subject of ‘colour’
