September/October 2018

Design Annual | 59

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Illustration

This Parisian artist gives paper the haute-couture treatment, transforming a familiar material into striking masterpieces.

Advertising

Johannes Leonardo

A New York ad agency orchestrates campaigns that help brands be seen, heard and known.

Interactive

Akufen

The self-described punks at this Montréal studio are breaking the mold of bland web design.

Photography

Spencer Lowell

In illuminating the art of science, a Los Angeles–based photographer gives us glimpses at what lies ahead.

Exhibit

USPS “STEM Education” stamps

The USPS “STEM Education” stamps not only celebrate the beauty of the overlapping scientific disciplines, but also inspires others.

Project Literacy print ads

The provocative print ads for Project Literacy use everyday activities to show the full scale of illiteracy.

TicketyBrew packaging

The new packaging for beer brand TicketyBrew wraps the bottles with tickets that both inform and delight.

Moinhos de Vento Hospital print ads

The print ads for this hospital reimagine Fabergé eggs as human organs to highlight the importance of organ donation.

Rey’s Place identity

The identity for this modern Filipino restaurant utilizes the theme of contrasts to reach both sides of the culinary divide.

Jeugdfonds Sport & Cultuur identity

The dynamic identity for this Amsterdam-based nonprofit uses motion to capture the energy of the organization.

Indian Motorcycle print ads

The print ads for this longstanding motorcycle brand celebrated its heritage in a modern and fresh way.

KitKat print ads

The print ads for Kit Kat invite people to take a break and simply focus on the present moment at hand.

CareerTrackers Advantage Report cards

The colorful cards for this Australian non-profit compliment the statistical data about the benefits of the CareerTrackers program.

ASICS short film

“A Shot At the Title” meshes classic Japanese watercolors with rhythmic storytelling.

Fresh

Design

Everyday Practice

By combining their strengths, the trio behind this Seoul-based design studio is pushing against the boundaries of graphic design in South Korea.

Photography

Jean-François Seguin

After switching from the corporate world to photography, this Toronto-based photographer now creates images out in Canada’s great North.

Illustration

Ramona Ring

This travel-hungry Hamburg, Germany–based illustrator uses dreamy colors and compositions to create surrealist atmospheres.

Columns

Education

Someone to Watch Over You

Scott Kirkwood discovers why mentoring is a win-win for both mentor and mentee.

Typography

Blackletter Today

Dan Reynolds reveals the wealth of opportunities that blackletter provides typographers and designers.

Design Issues

Move Slow and Fix Things

Carly Ayres engages five designers in a round-table-style discussion about design ethics.

Advertising

The MacGyver School For Handcuffed Creatives

Creative constraints are inevitable. As Ernie Schenck writes, that’s precisely why we must find freedom in them.

Design Culture

Every Library is Your Library

Wendy Richmond pays homage to an essential space that belongs to us all—the library.

Favorites / Design

Five Designers Share Their Treasured Finds

Ellen Bruss, Laci Jordan, Jefferson Perky, Nicole Jacek and Kelly Komp share their favorite motivating tools.

Book Reviews

History of Graphic Design

This image-heavy resource sets itself apart from similar books through the sheer volume of historical design artifacts presented.

W.A. Dwiggins

A warm and witty portrait of one of the most influential designers of the early twentieth century.

Muriel Cooper

This lavishly illustrated volume documents the career of pioneering designer Muriel Cooper, whose work spanned media from printed book to software interface.

Communication Arts

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