September/October 2019

Design Annual | 60

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Features

Photography

Ad creatives in need of gritty, dramatic imagery call on the photographer who built a creative sanctuary in an old church in North East England.

Interactive

Active Theory

This Los Angeles–based creative digital production studio delivers simple experiences born of technical complexity.

Illustration

Tran Nguyen

In the quiet of the night in Atlanta, an illustrator conjures up dreamscapes that feel otherworldly yet familiar.

Advertising

Bleublancrouge

By teaming up with its fellow Québec powerhouses, this ad agency has proven that its creativity and innovation extend to its business model.

Design

60 Years of Design

A sampling of work and commentary by some of the graphic designers who have been featured in Communication Arts.

Exhibit

Intelligentsia Coffee identity

Rich color palettes and emotive illustrations swirl together in the identity for this Chicago-based coffee roasting company.

Blue Shield of California spot

“More Than a Color” highlights the stories of Californians who are up against topical health-related challenges every day.

Fuego Spice Co. packaging

Striking striped labels and polished print finishes spice up the packaging for Fuego Spice Co.

Coca-Cola print ads

Simple, yet powerful, these close-up print ads remind consumers of the refreshing sounds of Coca-Cola.

Elemental Beverage Co. identity

Abstract watercolor plays with the nuanced flavor notes in the identity and packaging for Elemental Beverage Co.

Proof Alliance OOH ads

These eye-catching OOH ads for Proof Alliance reveal the truth about drinking during pregnancy in a compelling way.

Nike “Before That” short film

“Before That” reverses the story’s narration to emphasize the obstacles Argentinean female football players encounter to play the sport they love.

International Spy Museum exhibition design

Layered installations and illuminating stories gives visitors a rare glimpse into the hidden world of espionage.

Welly identity

The identity for Welly balances the need for efficient first aid with a brand mission that embraces life in a fun way.

Volkswagen “Blood Alcohol Content” print ads

By depicting the stupid things people do after they’re drunk, these print ads hope to deter people from drinking and driving.

Fresh

Illustration

Michele Marconi

This Rome, Italy–based illustrator adds a human touch to futuristic technology.

Design

twomuch

The cofounders of this London-based studio approach digital design with an experimental mindset and a playful heart.

Photography

Sofia Jaramillo

This Jackson, Wyoming–based photographer draws from her photojournalism background to tell stories of adventure.

Columns

Advertising

Pizza, Pool Tables And The Myth Of The Midnight Oil

Ernie Schenck dispels the myth that longer working hours lead to stronger creative ideas.

Design Culture

What is Broken?

During her open studio, Wendy Richmond asks visitors a thoughtful question.

Design Issues

Directories for Diversity

Caitlin Dover uncovers what the wave of online directories indicates about the design industry’s hiring practices.

Design Details

Into the Light

Claire Sykes asks five US institutions to unearth hidden design gems from their collections.

Emerging Media

Artificial Intelligence

Anxious about the tech revolution? Sam McMillan reports on the opportunities at the intersection of design and AI.

Favorites / Design

Five Designers Share Their Treasured Finds

Noreen Morioka, Stéphane Monnet, Claudia Neri, Ghada Wali and Jon Key share what keeps them inspired.

Book Reviews

W. E. B. Du Bois’s Data Portraits

This collection by Whitney Battle-Baptiste and Britt Rusert displays Du Bois’s infographics on Black Americans made for the 1900 Paris Exposition.

A Colorful Life

Louise Sandhaus and Kat Catmur offer a deep dive into the work of influential multidisciplinary designer Gere Kavanaugh.

Morla : Design

Jennifer Morla shares her wisdom on design as a practice and as a lifestyle in her monograph.

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