May/June 2019

Illustration Annual | 60

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Features

Interactive

Fueled by its expertise in interactive installations, an experiential agency in Chicago is bringing art into physical spaces.

Design

Studio Ongarato

This Australia-based design firm whets its work on fine art and culture, proving that elegance looks better with a sharp edge.

Advertising

The Many

This Santa Monica ad agency spins tricky briefs into campaigns fit for modern audiences.

Photography

Driely S.

In New York City, a photographer pauses in her meteoric rise to share her art and story.

Illustration

60 Years of Illustration

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

Exhibit

Paul Beuscher identity

Brand Brothers’s new identity for this Parisian music store embraces innovation with a bold graphic language.

L’Échange Bookstore posters

Iconic characters from classic literature exchange places in Les Évadés’s whimsical posters for this Montréal–based bookstore.

Berlitz Canada print ads

Cleverly executed print ads for Berlitz Canada show professionals what happens when you don’t speak the language.

The British Army OOH posters

The OOH posters for the British Army sees beyond the common misperceptions of young people—showing them that they belong.

Chevrolet spot

The thirty-second spot “Tailgates” acknowledges the rich history that led up to the modern version of the Chevy Silverado.

Caleño packaging

Billowing colorful patterns and Colombian flare mix together in the packaging for this new non-alcoholic spirits brand.

Sabor da Fazenda packaging

Traditional patterns and farm elements blend together in the packaging for Dália Alimentos’s new dairy line.

Interaction 20 trailer

The trailer for the Interaction 20 design conference showcases iconic Italian symbols and how they reflect the theme of a new dawn.

Beyond Video identity

Psychedelic-punk graphics mix with a minimalist black and white palette in the identity for this Baltimore, Maryland–based video rental store.

MarViva print ads

Historical infographic timelines highlight the effects of plastic straws on the environment in these print ads for the MarViva Foundation.

Fresh

Design

Supple Studio

This Bath, UK–based design studio’s design expertise comes from its commitment to the ideas and craft.

Photography

Sonia Sabnani

In Valencia, Spain, a fashion and lifestyle photographer brightens unusual compositions with charming details.

Illustration

Rachel Wada

This Vancouver, Canada–based illustrator’s airy artwork reflects the melting pot of her cultural heritage.

Columns

Typography

Multilingual Scripts

Angela Riechers reports on the challenges and opportunities of multiscript type design.

Design Culture

Twin Art Histories

Wendy Richmond questions whether our visual taste is set in stone.

Creativity

Present and Future Adventures in Illustration

In a written piece and an illustrated board game, Jaleen Grove tells the story of illustration.

Advertising

Which Creative Are You, Michael Myers or Pee-wee Herman?

The only thing scarier than a killer idea is the scarcity of them, Ernie Schenck writes.

Emerging Media

Use Your Words

Sam McMillan says hi to bot design and conversational user interfaces.

Favorites / Illustration

Five Illustrators Share Their Treasured Finds

Andrea Pippins, Jen Bartel, Eleanor Davis, Stanley Chow and Roman Muradov share what keeps them inspired.

Book Reviews

History of Illustration

The first history of illustration written by an international team of illustration historians, practitioners and educators.

The Illustration Idea Book

An introduction to the key elements of good illustration as explained through the techniques used by masters of the field.

The Power and Influence of Illustration

An overview of illustration’s history, ethical dilemmas, practical challenges and opportunities.

Communication Arts

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Illustration Annual | 60

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