Raconteurs of slick in vogue typography, modern by definition, London’s Mash Creative‘s fine collection of work is full of style and consistent application. Worth keeping an eye on how their work evolves and expands.
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Michael Longton is a talented graphic designer & art director, and one half of the design collective And. Having worked inhouse for the clothing label Billagbong an deep understanding of Fashion leads his work to follow a boutique feel.
Pounce are a studio who know how to have fun. With a highly illustrated portfolio the team seem to be able to turn their hands to anything creating distinctive work with the aim of making their clients smile.
Recent incarnation Studio eNaR, based in Bolton, have an interesting mix in their portfolio with strong links to retail design, notibly work for shoe retailer Size? What we like about Studio eNaR’s work is rigid grids and striking shapes that the work leverages from.
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An impressively extensive portfolio of cool, refined and slick work, Sydney’s There are produce work of note.
What we love about their work is how stripped back it is – elegant type and simple blocks of colour provide superb examples of how to mask complex solutions within simple exectution.
Published by Phaidon in July 2004, any fan of Pentagram will consider this essential shelf fodder. A provoking introspective outlining the structure and principles of the bureau, the release is the first survey of Pentagram published since 1999, and the first book to include noteworthy partners Lisa Strausfeld (since departed onto pastures new) and DJ Stout et al. Profile is a unique collection of essays on Pentagram’s partners by authors, critics and a handful of well-known cultural and editorial figures.
“The strength of the relationships at Pentagram is such that the Partners are remarkably direct with one another. None of the usual subterfuge endemic to conventional institutional culture is necessary. They are not afraid to grow by fight, according to Scher. What Williams calls a well-armoured ego is prerequisite Pentagram gear, and wit, the weapon of choice.”
The essays contained within are insightful investigations into the personalities, thought, processes, careers and work of the Partners. Delightfully illustrated with a mixture of examples of both famous and not so famous projects with some fantastic reportage behind the scenes photography, the essays not only shed light on nineteen individual talents but provide a comprehensive insight and overview of Pentagram. Profile provides a first class balance between portfolio and the thinking that make Pentagram the outstanding company that they are.
Pentagram, through Lawrence King Publishing, have released their latest book entitled Symbol.
The book features over 1,300 symbols organized into groups and sub-groups according to their visual characteristics. Each category includes a short introduction on who the symbol was designed for, the designer, and in some cases, what the symbol stands for. These sections are interspersed with short case studies on both classic and more recently designed symbols. Much like Pentagram’s previous title – 400 Marks – it’s an absolute must-have.
Stevaker Design, hailing from Nashville USA, present a portfolio of typically Americana brashness – bold, confident, humour-filled and pivoted on an gorgeous illustrative style that is time tried and tested.
Whether the all-american stlyle is your taste (personally I love its merits) this is nicely executed stuff.
Tw. @StevakerDesign
