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World Design Rankings
2018-01-09 05:49
Filoferru Outdoor Chair by Robby Cantarutti and Partners Since 2010 the A’ Design Awards have been tracking and displaying important data gathered from their prestigious competition at… Read More
Elda Broglio
2017-12-20 13:30
Elda Broglio is an illustrator and designer who focuses on motion graphics and editorial projects. She often employs fluid lines and playful patterns to craft lighthearted drawings tha… Read More
Run Studio Run
2017-12-20 03:09
Building and sustaining a design firm is a massive endeavor and until recently there has been a lack of material on the subject. In Run Studio Run, a new book published by Extracurricular P… Read More
Stéréo Buro
2017-12-18 13:30
Stéréo Buro is a Parisian multidisciplinary studio founded by Diane Boivin, Christelle Ménage, and Silvia Dore. After working at prominent agencies throughout Euro… Read More
2017-12-13 13:30
Stefan Hürlemann uses personal side projects to help him pursue his love for type and experimentation. Since 2016, he has participated in the weekly challenge offered by blankposter.co… Read More
Studio Mut
2017-12-11 13:30
Thomas Kronbichler and Martin Kerschbaumer are the creative minds behind Studio Mut. Working with clients in the art and culture industries, they craft vibrant posters for festivals and gal… Read More
The Department
2017-12-06 13:30
The Department is a San Francisco-based design studio with a focus on the restaurant and hospitality industries. I’m particularly fond of their work for Burma Superstar. The bistro&rs&helli…Read More
Aart-Jan Venema
2017-12-04 13:30
Aart-Jan Venema’s illustrations put a smile on my face. Brimming with loose brush strokes and bursting with color, his work is exuberant and refreshingly childlike. I’m especial… Read More
Casmic Lab
2017-11-29 13:30
Casmic Lab is a versatile design studio based in Valencia, Spain. I am enthralled by their collection of illustrated portraits. Comprised of geometric forms, marbled textures, and lively pa… Read More
Park Jinhan
2017-11-27 13:30
Park Jinhan is a talented designer based in Seoul. He often crafts inventive letterforms and layers elements in an intriguing manner. This can be seen throughout his poster work where his i… Read More
Chen Winner
2017-11-22 13:30
Chen Winner is an Israeli graphic artist and filmmaker currently working in London. Highly influenced by printmaking, her animated films contain layered colors, distressed textures, and oth… Read More
Steve Wolf
2017-11-20 13:30
Steve Wolf is a designer and illustrator who utilizes simple forms and stippled textures to craft gorgeous identity and packaging work. These stylistic elements are particularly evident in… Read More
Everyday Practice
2017-11-15 13:30
Everyday Practice is a Korean design studio that has a passion for experimenting with different mediums. From animated GIFs to fine art sculptures, their portfolio is full of innovativ… Read More
Recently Received Books
2017-11-14 19:51
The Moderns by Steven Heller and Greg D’Onofrio Looking for some new inspiration or something to add to your winter reading list? Here’s a few of the titles that we’ve rec… Read More
Johnson/Kingston
2017-11-13 13:30
Ivan Weiss and Michael Kryenbül of the design studio Johnson/Kingston aim to create inventive work that challenges the norm. To keep their designs fresh and unique, they often craft be… Read More
2017-11-08 13:30
Chiii Design collaborates with organizations focused on art and culture. Based in Macau, the studio crafts work for creative events throughout the region. Last year, they designed the brand… Read More
2017-11-06 13:30
Fol Studio is a multidisciplinary design firm that strives to be a “brand development partner” for their clients. Their strong branding skills are especially evident in their po… Read More
Kate Prior
2017-11-01 13:30
Kate Prior is a London-based artist currently working as an in-house illustrator for Urban Outfitters. Her quirky aesthetic fits perfectly with the brand and speaks to its hip and outgoing… Read More
Tishk Barzanji
2017-10-30 13:30
Tishk Barzanji crafts surreal illustrations inspired by modernism and London’s architecture. Brimming with massive windows and shadowy figures, his pieces explore themes of deconstruc… Read More
Jon McNaught
2017-10-25 13:30
Jon McNaught is an illustrator and comic book artist who captures the small comforts of everyday life. He often draws characters enjoying quiet activities like reading books or ma… Read More
Cécile + Roger
2017-10-23 13:30
The Geneva-based studio, Cécile + Roger, crafts exceptional work for the Mirage Festival in Lyon, an annual celebration of art and digital culture. Over the past five years, they cre… Read More
Sébastien Plassard
2017-10-18 13:30
Filled with muted colors and old-fashioned technology, Sébastien Plassard’s illustrations have a vintage flair. The nostalgic imagery often turns surreal and dreamlike as he de… Read More
A’Design Award Winners: Packaging
2017-10-16 17:51
Basik Packaging by Saana Hellsten Present your packaging skills to the international design community by submitting a project to the A’Design Award & Competition. From wi… Read More
Studio Jimbo
2017-10-16 13:30
Studio Jimbo often lends its talents to the fashion and music industries. Its ongoing collaboration with the Parisian club night Bye Bye Ocean is exceptionally intriguing. Not afr… Read More
Keith Negley
2017-10-11 13:30
Keith Negley is an award-winning illustrator whose drawings easily transition between organic line work and rigid collaged compositions. His illustrations have appeared in national magazine… Read More
Ricardo Gonzalez
2017-10-09 13:30
Feast your eyes on the work of Ricardo Gonzalez, a talented graphic designer and calligrapher. His passion for lettering was formed at a young age as he grew up admiring his grandfather&rsq&helli…Read More
ITAL/C
2017-10-04 13:30
ITAL/C is a multidisciplinary studio that prides themselves on their diverse array of projects. From wine labels for small vineyards to global campaigns for large corporations, the stu… Read More
Simone Noronha
2017-10-02 13:30
The speckled textures of Simone Noronha’s illustrations give her work the eccentricity of an airbrushed painting, yet the drama of a vintage grainy film. This aesthetic is perfect for… Read More
Icinori
2017-09-27 13:30
Icinori is the moniker of the design and illustration team Raphael Urwiller and Mayumi Otero. Since 2007, the duo has collaborated on drawings for advertisements and editorial pieces… Read More
Shrimp Chung
2017-09-25 13:30
Shrimp Chung is a graphic designer by day and DJ by night. She combines her two passions by crafting promotional materials for Seoul’s vibrant music scene. I’m particularly fond… Read More
Francesca Sanna
2017-09-20 13:30
Francesca Sanna is an illustrator and author who illuminates serious issues in a welcoming and endearing way. Through her book and side projects, she tackles subjects such as immigration, e… Read More
Fanette Mellier
2017-09-13 13:30
Brimming with bright hues and bold forms, the work of French designer, Fanette Mellier, is hard to ignore. I’m especially drawn to the identity system she crafted for Frac Aquita… Read More
Good Apples
2017-09-11 13:30
Good Apples crafts brand identities and digital experiences for a wide breadth of clients. Especially impressive is their collaboration with OZO Coffee Company in which they developed the v… Read More
Luke Lucas
2017-09-06 13:30
Luke Lucas is a talented typographer whose lettering has graced the covers of magazines, the walls of office buildings, and everything in between. From old style serifs to 3D scripts… Read More
Studio Makgill
2017-09-04 13:30
Studio Makgill crafts beautiful work that is deeply inspired by their clients’ passions. While crafting the identity for the brewery Wiper and True, Makgill noticed the company’… Read More
Siobhán Gallagher
2017-08-30 13:30
Siobhán Gallagher’s wit and charm shines through her personal illustrations and self-published zines. Her hilariously relatable comics and writings depict the struggles of awkw… Read More
Top A’ Design Award Winners
2017-08-28 18:45
Between the first show Poster by Daeki Shim, Hyojun Shim The 2018 A’Design Award & Competition is now open for submissions. The prestigious event features over 100 categ… Read More
Masquespacio
2017-08-28 13:30
Masquespacio is an award-winning creative consultancy that focuses on graphic and interior design. Their skill for integrating the two art forms is especially evident in their collaboration… Read More
A Practice For Everyday Life
2017-08-23 13:30
A Practice for Everyday Life is a London-based studio founded by Kirsty Carter and Emma Thomas. Since 2003, they’ve crafted sleek and sophisticated designs for a variety of clien… Read More
Werklig
2017-08-21 13:30
Werklig strives to design with purpose and create brands that are “built on truth, not fake stories”. One of my favorite brands they developed is Suomen Jäätel&ou&helli…Read More
Bohuy Kim
2017-08-16 13:30
Bohuy Kim is a Korean graphic designer who runs the studio Odd Hyphen. A strong believer in creative experimentation, he regularly pursues self-initiated projects such as the poster series… Read More
Perky Bros
2017-08-14 13:30
Perky Bros crafted a quirky identity system for Forgotten Boardwalk Brewing. Inspired by beachside folklore, the beer’s packaging illustrates legends of pickpocketing magicians, the i… Read More
Raffinerie
2017-08-09 13:30
Raffinerie is an award-winning design studio based in Zürich. A favorite project of mine is their collaboration with the Solothurner Film Festival. Building from an established vi… Read More
Anna Hurley
2017-08-07 13:30
I am smitten with Anna Hurley’s illustrations. Utilizing simple forms and limited color palettes, she crafts playful scenes full of charming characters. I’m especially fond of h… Read More
Erik Kirtley
2017-08-02 13:30
Erik Kirtley is a Stockholm-based designer with a passion for typography and illustration. He beautifully displays his skills through a poster series titled Random Acts in wh… Read More
Joohee Yoon Update
2017-07-31 13:30
Printmaker, JooHee Yoon, has continued to craft whimsical illustrations and prints that vibrate with color and personality. With Enchanted Lion Books she’s published two charming… Read More
The Rodina
2017-07-26 13:30
The Rodina is the independent practice of Tereza and Vit Ruller. Interested in the connections between culture, aesthetic, and technology, the duo explores these subjects through a wid… Read More
Amber Vittoria
2017-07-24 13:30
Amber Vittoria is an illustrator living and working in New York City. She often employs round organic shapes and loose brushstrokes to illustrate the collections of high-end fashion br… Read More
XYZ Type
2017-07-19 13:30
XYZ Type is a new independent type foundry established by Ben Kiel and Jesse Ragan. They currently offer three beautiful typefaces – Cortado, Aglet Slab, and Export. I am especially i… Read More
Büro 146
2017-07-17 13:30
Büro 146 is an accomplished design studio that collaborates with theaters, schools, and other cultural associations throughout Switzerland. Especially impressive is their work for… Read More
Atlas
2017-07-12 13:30
Founded by Astrid Stavro and Pablo Martín, Atlas is a brand and design consultancy based in New York and Mallorca. From chocolate packaging to magazine layouts, they consistentl… Read More
Stay Nice
2017-07-10 13:30
Stay Nice is the studio of Rob and Barry van Dijck. The duo crafts dynamic designs for performances and exhibitions throughout the Netherlands. I am especially drawn to their work for… Read More
Design By Toko
2017-07-05 13:30
Design by Toko is a multi-disciplinary studio based in Sydney. With a focus in branding and spatial design, they crafted a whimsical wayfinding system for the East Sydney Ear… Read More
Mira Design
2017-07-03 13:30
Miranda Mayne launched Mira Design in 2015 with the intention to work with small businesses and socially conscious enterprises. Recent projects include One Tenth – a clothin… Read More
Magdiel Lopez
2017-06-28 13:30
I love personal design projects, so I was thrilled to discover Magdiel Lopez’s daily poster series. Since October 2016, he’s designed a poster every single day. This d… Read More
David Rudnick
2017-06-26 13:30
David Rudnick’s passion for music and art history fuels his work as the artistic director of Making Time, a club night focused on transcendental and futuristic sounds. For the event p… Read More
Shawna X
2017-06-21 13:30
With bright neon colors and lush gradients, Shawna X crafts illustrations that illuminate today’s hottest political issues. In her recent exhibition, Alone Together, sh… Read More
Triangle Studio
2017-06-19 13:30
Triangle Studio strives to design with “rational strategy and emotional harmony” in mind. This mentality helps them create clean and balanced compositions that shine w… Read More
Marylou Faure
2017-06-14 13:30
Specializing in character design, Marylou Faure creates colorful worlds filled with fearless fashionistas, tattooed hipsters, and adorable animals. These quirky and emotive charac… Read More
Glasfurd & Walker
2017-06-12 13:30
Glasfurd & Walker crafts memorable brands that burst with personality. Based in Vancouver, they collaborate with an array of Canadian businesses including salons, retail shops, and… Read More
2017-06-07 13:30
Flipping through Brandon Land’s portfolio, I can’t help but smile at the clever nature of his work. He often creates logos that feature optical illusions and double meanings. I… Read More
2017-06-05 13:30
Jose Mendez’s gangly characters and bright berry color pallets are hard to ignore. His wavy strokes and letterforms derive from his love for graffiti, while his skilled use… Read More
2017-05-31 13:30
Elliot Kruszynski’s illustrations fill me with delight. Using simple shapes, he crafts lively scenes in which everyone, even inanimate objects, proudly sport large toothy grins and ar… Read More
2017-05-29 13:30
Opisso Studio crafts impressive identity and branding work for brands and institutions throughout Spain. Often using geometric forms and bright colors, they create memorable logos, cus… Read More
From The Grain Edit Job Board
2017-05-25 15:20
UI/UX Designer at WRKSHP (Makers of the game Battle Camp and formerly known as PennyPop) Are you a talented designer with a passion for entertainment and are looking for a way to break… Read More
Rico Greb
2017-05-24 13:30
Rico Greb is a German designer who often crafts album covers and posters for bands and music festivals. Employing flat shapes and inviting colors, he creates geometric illustrations fi… Read More
Savvy Studio
2017-05-22 13:30
Savvy is a design, branding, and architectural studio based in New York and Mexico. While working with a global clientele, they craft sleek and timeless designs that highlight the uniq… Read More
Pioneer Plaque Comes Back To Earth
2017-05-17 15:14
In 1972 and 1973, NASA’s Pioneer 10 and 11 probes were launched into space to explore the depths of the universe. Attached to their antenna supports is the Pioneer Plaque, a gold-anod… Read More
828
2017-05-17 13:30
828 is a design collective that is proud to live and work in Austin. Collaborating with small businesses and large events like South by Southwest, the studio crafts exciting designs fo… Read More
Jacob Escobedo
2017-05-15 13:30
If you’ve recently walked into a record store or flipped through the TV channels, you’ve probably seen the art of Jacob Escobedo. In addition to being the VP of creative design… Read More
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2017-05-15 13:30
Looking to expand your creative knowledge? Learn new techniques with Skillshare. The online community offers classes with top artists including prolific designer Paula Scher, logo legend Aa… Read More
Raphael Schoen
2017-05-10 13:30
Raphael Schoen is a Swiss graphic designer and co-founder of Präsens Büro, a studio based in Lucerne. Often designing for creative events and organizations, he’s p… Read More
Jee-ook Choi
2017-05-08 13:30
I can’t stop looking at Jee-ook Choi’s poster series for the 20th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival. With gravity-defying ladders and characters that sit a… Read More
Squarespace Circle
2017-05-08 13:15
Introducing Circle — a community for creative professionals who build three or more websites on Squarespace. Currently free, members gain access to exclusive content, specialized cust… Read More
Lucy Jones
2017-05-03 13:30
Lucy Jones is an illustrator, designer, and printmaker based in the UK. She often designs posters for musicians and music festivals and takes on self-initiated projects such as designi… Read More
Nejc Prah
2017-05-01 13:30
Nehc Prah is a Slovenian graphic designer based in New York City. An up-and-coming designer with an intriguing style, he’s earned accolades from the Type Directors Club and… Read More
2017-04-27 13:52
Menta is a branding and packaging studio founded by Laura Méndez. Based in Guadalajara, the studio works with small businesses throughout Mexico. I find their work for Manassé… Read More
Jess Bonham
2017-04-26 14:25
Jess Bonham is a still-life photographer that captures stunning images for luxury brands and editorials. Often collaborating with set designers, she uses a variety of materials to crea… Read More
Book Kickstarters
2017-04-25 14:35
Are you a fan of design and type related books? If so, these Kickstarter campaigns might be of interest to you. The first supports a stunning reference book on the 1972 Munich Olympic Games… Read More
Andrew Fairclough Interview
2017-04-24 13:30
I love getting lost in Andrew Fairclough’s illustrations. Not only do they hold the drama and charm of vintage comics, but they also possess “true grit” – an express… Read More
Felipe Posada
2017-04-19 15:15
Legends of the Fall Felipe Posada is a multidisciplinary visual artist living and working in New York City. I am enthralled by his ongoing project, The Invisible Realm, a collection of digit… Read More
A’Design Awards & Competition Winners
2017-04-17 20:01
The 2017 A’Design Awards winners have been announced! The esteemed award is presented to artists whose work demonstrates excellence in creativity, technology, and design. This ye… Read More
Spassky Fischer
2017-04-17 13:30
Spassky Fischer is a graphic design studio based in Paris. Focusing on identity, photography, and print, they often collaborate with museums and festivals throughout France. Last year, they… Read More
Studio Proba
2017-04-12 13:30
Studio Proba is a multidisciplinary studio founded by Alex Proba in 2013. From designing furniture to painting murals, she immerses herself in a variety of projects including coll… Read More
Caserne
2017-04-11 13:30
Caserne translates to “fire station” in French. Like firemen, the Montréal-based design studio believes in dedication and rising above adversity. Building on that th… Read More
Kate Bingaman-Burt Interview
2017-04-10 13:30
Kate Bingaman-Burt is a prolific illustrator, educator, and beacon of inspiration. Her passion for encouraging and cultivating creativity shines through her work as an associate professor o… Read More
Muskat
2017-04-05 13:30
Muskat is a small studio founded by Claudia Scheer and Manuel Federl, designers based in Berlin and Hamburg. The duo has compiled a lively portfolio after stints at design schools… Read More
Karan Singh
2017-04-03 13:30
Karan Singh is an Australian artist living and working in Tokyo. Drawing inspiration from graphic design and op-art, he crafts illustrations and animations that burst with vibrant colo… Read More
Try Skillshare Premium For Free
2017-04-03 13:22
Do you want to hone your craft or discover new techniques? Join Skillshare, an online learning community with over 15,000 classes in design, illustration, photography, and more. Course… Read More
Formes Vives
2017-03-29 13:30
Formes Vives is a creative collective that focuses on creating politically driven work for the common good. Consisting of three designers, Nicolas Filloque, Geoffroy Pithon, and Adrien Zamm… Read More
Ward Heirwegh
2017-03-27 13:30
Ward Heirwegh, is a Belgian designer that runs an independent practice in Antwerp. Often designing for cultural and creative institutions, he created promotional materials for the B&ac&helli…Read More
Squarespace For Photographers
2017-03-27 13:03
Want to showcase your photography? Squarespace provides a simple yet elegant way to develop an online presence and present your work. Starting at $12 a month, the all-in-one platform allows… Read More

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