Journal

The Rebirth of NFTs and What It Means for Creativity

There is now a rebirth of NFT culture. This movement is establishing itself beyond the initial hype and attracting a new cohort of creators and designers. The revival is being driven by creators ha...

The Organic Nature of a Brand Idea

There is a misconception that you need a unique idea to start something, but that isn’t the case. Most ideas arise as a solution to a problem in front of you or through an experience you've encount...

Pose, Puzzle, and Shifting Perception

"Although my work is dark and serious, there is a childish, playful naivety and innocence about it," explains Alma Haser, whose body of work thrives inside the subjunctive imagination. A photograph...

The Abstract Reality of A Pandemic

Glaring at the world with a throbbing, starved desire, the occurrences of 2020 swooped up the world in its path. Looming news began to muster feelings of anguish, but Zoë van Dijk's delicate depict...

Infographics vs. Post-Truth: The New Disregard for Information

While infographics are not a primary target of “fake news” accusations, the basis of their integrity is in danger: in the post-truth era, people not only disregard information provided by the news ...

Francesca Gavin on the History of Collage Vol2

For the second part of the history of collage, curator and writer Francesca Gavin delves into over seven decades of the art form's evolution from the postwar era until this present decade. From pop...

Francesca Gavin on the History of Collage

Curator, writer, and artist Francesca Gavin delves into the humble beginnings of collage and details how this form of art became a defining creative expression in the past century. A brilliant read...

The Obituaries of French Newspaper Libération are Legendary

The obituaries in Libération are legendary. When a famous person dies, especially an artist, the best front pages in the world are those of Libé. On these occasions, the newspaper offers a poetic, ...

Explore Editorial Excellence in Our New Book Newspaper Design

Designing the news is and has always been a science—a unique blend of carefully chosen words and images. Newspaper Design brings the science to life by telling the story of editorial innovations a...

6 Questions with Mario García

Mario Garcia is one of the world’s most famous leaders in design for newspapers. Known for his WED philosophy—one in which writing, editing, and design play equally important roles—Garcia is one of...