In art, writing has its place as something that can bring a sense of universal narrative. Whereas the language or writing system might be quite specific, its universality comes from firstly, the visual language of how we ‘dress up’ writing…
With an interest in graffiti having paved his way to becoming a graphic designer, it’s not surprising that Benjamin Kohl’s textual, experimental lettering has generated so much buzz. Now living in Munich with his wife and two kids, he runs…
Working as a graffiti artist and graphic designer in Beirut, Exist has been a practicing artist for 8 years now. ‘Growing up in a Middle Eastern surrounding that carries a language of intense depth, I believe that letters hold more…
Productive limitations, stark refinement and a sense of purity feel like central building blocks when it comes to the magnetism of Guido de Boer’s work. Starting out creating his own hip-hop mixtape covers with his brother as a child, he…
Finding the key to maximising engagement online can feel pretty tricky. Working out what does and doesn’t work, what makes great content, what attracts attention, how to keep that attention – let’s be honest, can get kind of confusing… Luckily,…
Nubia Navarro (@nubikini) is a talented Colombia-based Graphic Designer, hand letterer and passionate colour enthusiast. Her bold, electrifying lettering bursts with colour and creative elegance applied into a range of design solutions such as visual identities, custom logos and lettering,…
Drawn in by her stunning typographic murals, this week we spoke to Brandy Swope (@brandylswope) about meeting clients’ needs, working large-scale with letters, her journey as a lettering artist and muralist, and more. Hi Brandy — It’s great to meet…
Belgrade-based Illustrator and Graphic Designer, Aliza Burzic (@alisaburzic) creates stunning letterforms and symbols with a dynamic and compelling approach. Recently, she has been sharing her 36 Days of Type series. Showcasing a range of eclectic and fascinating designs, each of…
Emerging Art Director/Designer, Jack Ames (@jackaames) is currently in his final year studying Design for Publishing at NUA (Norwich University of Arts) and has already landed some impressive work; in particular producing design work for local music festivals and events.…
Jason Naylor is an award-winning artist, designer, and creative director based in Brooklyn. After earning a BFA in graphic design from Brigham Young University, he moved to NYC to immerse himself into the life, colour and magic of New York.…
Amber: Hi Mark, so can you tell us more about yourself? Mark: Sure. I’m an Italian/Dutch lettering artist and type designer based in Berlin, Germany. My journey as a letterer started around six years ago when I first discovered a…
Paper Lettering Artist, Vera Drmanovski, creates 3D, handmade and three-dimensional paper lettering designs, often paired with stop motion animation, from her base in Toronto, Canada. Vera’s work is beautifully letter-centric, featuring bright colours, bold shapes, decorative details and layers. She…
